Stonecutters Bridge

Stonecutters Bridge

Stonecutters Bridge is a double-tower cable-stayed bridge in Hong Kong. Its towers feature the world's first hybrid structure of "stainless steel and concrete." The main span of the bridge is 1,018 meters long, and the total length including approach roads is 1,596 meters.

The bridge stands 73.5 meters above sea level, and its towers rise to 298 meters, both higher than the Tsing Ma Bridge. The deck is a three-lane dual-carriageway expressway with a speed limit of 80 km/h. As part of Route 8 and located within the Cheung Sha Control Area, the bridge spans the Rambler Channel, connecting Stonecutters Island with Container Terminal 9 at the southeastern tip of Tsing Yi Island. It also provides an alternative route for vehicles traveling between the western New Territories and Hong Kong Island, thereby alleviating congestion on the Tsing Kwai Highway. It plays a vital role in the development of Hong Kong’s port and logistics industry and stands as one of the city’s new architectural landmarks. The entire bridge comes into full view once vessels pass beneath the Kap Shui Mun Bridge.

Construction of Stonecutters Bridge began with its foundation laying in April 2004, and building started in 2005. The original estimated budget was HK$2.76 billion, but the final cost amounted to HK$3.7 billion. The bridge was initially scheduled to open in June 2008. However, the Highways Department reported that the piles had to be driven 40 meters deeper than originally planned, and rising raw material costs during construction led to delays. The bridge finally closed its last gap on April 7, 2009, and was completed on July 29 of the same year. It officially opened to traffic at 7:00 AM on December 20, 2009.

Stonecutters Bridge

Must-visit reason: One of Hong Kong’s newest architectural landmarks