Delta bridge link to start in Q4

By
Cecilia U

The construction of the bridge connecting the cityÂ’s new reclamation area of Zone A and the artificial island for the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge is expected to be started during the fourth quarter of this year, local broadcaster TDM radio reported.
Yesterday, the Infrastructure Development Office (GDI) opened tenders for the project. The tender has attracted nine bidders.
According to the bid invitation notice of the Office, the construction for the project must be completed by November 30, 2017.
The new bridge will be 140 metres long, linking the western embankment of the artificial island with the eastern port of Zone A. The bridge will accommodate four two-way traffic lanes.
The OfficeÂ’s deputy co-ordinator, Cheong Ka Lon, remarked yesterday that the bridge will be adequate to cope with traffic demands, adding that the ongoing reclamation works for Zone A will not affect the construction progress of the new bridge.