Ting Kau Bridge

　　Ting Kau Bridge is situated in the Rambler Channel of the New Territories, Hong Kong. It is a three-tower cable-stayed bridge. The two main spans are 448 meters and 475 meters long respectively, and the total length including approach roads is 1,875 meters. The bridge is part of Route 3, connecting Ting Kau and Tsing Yi. The deck is a three-lane dual-carriageway expressway with a speed limit of 80 km/h.

　　Construction of Ting Kau Bridge began in March 1995 under the working name "Ting Kau Bridge." After 38 months of construction, it officially opened at 2:00 pm on May 6, 1998. As its completion and that of the Tai Lam Tunnel coincided with the opening of the new Hong Kong International Airport, and because the bridge not only alleviated traffic congestion in the northwest New Territories but also facilitated commuting between the airport and the area, it was dubbed the "11th Core Airport Project."

　　The bridge is supported by three single-column pylons, located on an artificial island in the Rambler Channel, at Ting Kau Cape, and on the northwest shore of Tsing Yi Island, standing 194 meters, 167 meters, and 162 meters tall respectively. In terms of weight, the structure includes 8,900 tonnes of structural steel and 29,000 cubic meters of concrete. The bridge is designed to withstand wind speeds of up to 95 meters per second, but during strong winds and the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon, it may be fully closed or restricted to vehicles under 1.6 meters in height.

　　Ting Kau Bridge Reason to visit: One of Hong Kong’s most spectacular cable-stayed bridges Continent: Asia Country/Region: Hong Kong Province/District: Tsuen Wan and Kwai Tsing Districts