The construction of the Liuheng Expressway Bridge, a major transportation project of Ningbo Zhoushan Port, promises a bright future for the people living and working on Liuheng Island in Zhoushan, Zhejiang province.
Construction of the second phase of the bridge started on Nov 2, 2022 and Li Yuhua, a resident of Liuheng, was excited.
The ferry is the only means of transportation for us to travel to Ningbo at present,” said Li. “It is time-consuming and it is even more troublesome if there is an emergency because the service is not available at night or during severe storms. But things will change after the completion of the bridge. It’s a great thing for us.”
The construction of the Liuheng Expressway Bridge is divided into two phases. The first phase — mainly roads and connecting lines to Ningbo — started in 2021.
The second phase is a large sea-crossing project that spans 18.78 kilometers and will connect Liuheng, Fodu islands in Zhoushan and Meishan Island in Ningbo by several bridges, including two mega bridges — Shuangyumen Bridge and Qinglongmen Bridge.
Construction of the second phase will involve a total investment of 13.28 billion yuan ($1.81 billion) and take 57 months to complete.
With a designed speed of 100 kilometers per hour, the new line will cut travel time between Liuheng and Ningbo to 30 minutes. Source: Tide news
