Humanity's Top 12 Expensive Construction Builds
4. The Macau-Hong Kong Zhuhai Bridge
Location: Lantau Island, Hong Kong
Total Expense: $20 billion
Year Completed: 2018
The Hong Kong Zhuhai Macau Bridge is a remarkable engineering feat, featuring a complex system that includes three cable-stayed bridges, four man-made islands, and an underwater tunnel. It holds the distinction of being the world's longest fixed link and open-sea crossing.
Estimated Design Life: 120 years
Construction Period: Built in the 2010s
Total Expense: $20 billion
Contract Awarded: Mott MacDonald received the largest single design and construction contract in Hong Kong in 2009.
The Hong Kong Zhuhai Macau Bridge is designed to last for an impressive 120 years, showcasing its durability and engineering excellence. The project marked a significant milestone in infrastructure development, with Mott MacDonald playing a pivotal role in its construction.
