Hong Kong

21 Feb 23

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The restoration of a 150-year-old historical masonry arch bridge that unexpectedly collapsed in Spain nearly five years ago has been successfully completed using a combination of almost-forgotten construction techniques and modern equipment. Javier León writes
16 Feb 21

Double-arch steel bridge arrives in Hong Kong

A prefabricated double-arch steel bridge has arrived in Hong Kong for installation as part of the Cross Bay Link.

31 May 19

Hong Kong commission backs design of new footbridge

A task force within Hong Kong's Harbourfront Commission has approved the design of a 190m-long footbridge.

02 Jan 18

Hong Kong tenders Cross Bay Link

The Hong Kong government has opened the tender process for construction of the main bridge of the Cross Bay Link in Tseung Kwan O.

16 Nov 17

Hong Kong tests confirm safety of concrete on bridge projects

Additional tests carried out following the discovery of falsified reports have confirmed the safety of the concrete used on Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge projects.

21 Jul 17

Hong Kong tallies contractors’ claims on bridge link projects

A new report has disclosed that claims amounting to more than US$1.1bn have been made on projects related to the cross-sea bridge to Zhuhai and Macau.

11 Jul 17

HK-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge reaches structural completion

The main structure of the record-breaking Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge is now complete.  

06 Jul 17

Report completed on fatal site accident in Hong Kong

An independent team has completed its investigation into a recent fatal accident in which workers on a bridge project in Hong Kong fell into the sea.

19 Jun 17

Investigation finds problems with cube tests on mega bridge project

Investigations have identified abnormalities in 116 of the concrete cube test results for Hong Kong’s section of the bridge to Zhuhai and Macao and its related projects.

24 May 17

Hong Kong orders additional bridge tests following corruption arrests

Site staff have been ordered to conduct non-destructive concrete strength tests on Hong Kong’s portion of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge projects to allay public concern following allegations of faked results.

23 May 17

Arrests made over alleged corruption on HK bridge scheme

The Hong Kong Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has arrested 21 people for allegedly faking concrete tests on the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge project.

15 May 17

Tendering begins for bridge at Hong Kong airport

Hong Kong’s Airport Authority has begun the prequalification process for an enclosed pedestrian bridge with enough clearance to enable aircraft to taxi underneath.

17 Nov 16

New footbridge opens in Hong Kong

A contemporary take on a Chinese-styled footbridge has opened across the Tuen Mun River in Hong Kong.  

15 Aug 16

Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge construction - latest progress

Latest progress on the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge in China.

29 Jun 16

Main deck of HK-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge reaches closure

The final deck element was lifted into place yesterday for the main section of the Hong Kong - Zhuhai - Macau Bridge.

29 Feb 16

Up to speed

Design and construction of the connecting road links to the new Hong Kong – Zhuhai – Macao Bridge pose significant challenges for structural engineers. Man Chan, Dominique Droniou and Wai Kwong Poon explain how these are being addressed

26 Nov 15

Hong Kong setbacks delay completion of bridge to Zhuhai and Macau

Completion the Hong Kong section of the bridge to Zhuhai and Macau may be put back by a year to the end of 2017, according to a new forecast.

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