Xiamen-Kinmen Bridge Hits Major Milestone in Construction

Hold onto your hard hats, infrastructure fans! The Xiamen-Kinmen Bridge—a 17.34-kilometer engineering marvel—has entered its newest marine construction phase. Workers recently installed the first 3,000-tonne precast pier using a cutting-edge automated positioning system, ditching manual labor for Tesla-level precision.

With 85 piers planned and a whopping 37.27 billion yuan ($5.15 billion) investment, this bridge will slash travel time between Xiamen and the upcoming Xiang'an Airport. Imagine skipping traffic jams like you’d skip a bad playlist!

This project isn’t just about concrete and steel—it’s a game-changer for cross-strait connectivity and regional economics. Think faster cargo, smoother commutes, and a boost for Fujian’s tourism and trade.

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Xiamen-Kinmen Bridge enters new marine construction phase

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