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Zhoushan's suspension bridge enters key construction phase

Updated : 2023-11-21 (chinadaily.com.cn)

Construction has officially started on the towers of Zhoushan's Shuangyumen Bridge has officially started to build its towers, a key phase during the construction. The bridge's first foundation was completed yesterday.

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The rendered image of Shuangyumen Bridge when completed. [Photo/WeChat account: zsgd93]

The complex geological challenges of the construction site, including slanted rocks and silt, have prompted innovative solutions. Therefore, a new approach to install concrete plates at the bottom of the sea has been introduced, reducing installation time and difficulty while minimizing environmental impact.

This achievement propels the project into a new phase, emphasizing the progress made on the critical route of the bridge. Workers now will initiate the construction above the water.

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Workers isolate water and construction space in advance to build the bridge's first foundation. [Photo/WeChat account: zsgd93]

The construction on the bridge has received national media coverage and attention. Upon completion, the Shuangyumen Bridge will not only stand as an engineering marvel but will also end the historical isolation of Liuheng town.