How long does it take to drive across the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge?
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It takes about 20 minutes to drive across the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge. Here is some relevant information about the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge: 1. Components: The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge has a total length of 55 kilometers and consists of the main offshore section, two artificial island ports, and three connecting lines. The two artificial island ports are the Zhuhai-Macao Port Artificial Island and the Hong Kong Port Artificial Island. The three connecting lines are the Zhuhai Link, the Macao Link, and the Hong Kong Link. 2. Design service life: The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge is currently the bridge with the highest construction standards in mainland China. It has a design service life of 120 years, can withstand typhoons up to Category 16, and uses 420,000 tons of steel for its main beams (enough to build 60 Eiffel Towers). The bridge has a total of 224 piers, with a spacing of 85 meters in shallow water areas and 110 meters in deep water areas.