If there is a country that knows how to build big bridges and put up fireworks shows, it is China.
On the last day of 2017, the country celebrated the completion of the world’s longest sea bridge, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, with a spectacular fireworks display.
The fireworks were a part of the lighting-up ceremony for the mammoth motorway bridge and were witnessed by around 10,000 construction workers, reported China Global Television Network. The enormous sea bridge is now illuminated with beautiful LED lights every night.
Stretching 34 miles over waters, the £12 billion bridge connects Hong Kong, Macau and Zhuhai – three of China’s most important and prosperous cities.
It’s understood that the main part of the bridge is now complete, and the bridge is waiting for the final quality checks before it could be officially opened.
According to People’s Daily, it has taken China 14 years to plan and construct the enormous structure. The state paper also said the main section of the bridge is now ready for traffic.
Frank Chan, Secretary for Transport and Housing of Hong Kong said the bridge is being built by three different governments, so it can only open when all sides are ready.
Chan said the bridge’s exact opening date is subject to the decision of the central government of China.
