Hey there, young explorers! 👋 Did you hear about the incredible new sea bridge in China? It’s called the Huangmao Sea Channel Bridge, and it’s really something special!
This amazing bridge stretches over 21 kilometers (that’s like 13 miles!) across the Huangmao Sea. 🌊 It’s part of a bigger project called the Huangmaohai Link, which is about 31 kilometers long. But why is this bridge such a big deal?
Well, imagine if you could get to your friend’s house in half the time it usually takes. That’s what this bridge does for people traveling between the cities of Zhuhai and Jiangmen in China’s Guangdong Province. It cuts travel time by about 30 minutes! ⏰
What’s super cool is the design of the bridge’s main towers. They look like hourglasses! ⏳ This special shape helps the bridge stand strong against the strong winds from typhoons (big storms) that happen in the area during summer.
Li Qiang, a manager of the bridge, says, “This elegant design is not just for looks. It’s a practical solution to a real-world problem.” Isn’t that neat?
The Huangmao Sea Channel Bridge is part of a group of nine bridges that connect the Greater Bay Area. With these bridges, people and goods can move around more easily, helping the area grow and develop. It’s like building super highways for the future! 🚀
So next time you think about bridges, remember the amazing things engineers can do to connect people and places all around the world! 🌍
Reference(s):
New sea bridge boosts connectivity in China's Greater Bay Area
cgtn.com
