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Centrepiece of 1.8km Hong Kong bridge ‘floated’ into place
Centrepiece of 1.8km Hong Kong bridge ‘floated’ into place
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A 200m-long section of a new marine crossing in Hong Kong has been successfully erected following an innovative “float-over” approach.
When complete, the new crossing will provide a 1.8km long dual two-lane highway viaduct across Junk Bay to connect Tsueng Kwan O and Lohas Park, forming part of the new East-West express link to provide much needed relief to the existing heavily utilised road network.
The centrepieces of the project includes a 200m-span tied arch bridge with two outwardly leaning arch ribs.
Tuesday, June 2, 1953
At 5.42pm last night, the Queen, cheered by a crowd 150,000 strong, stepped out on to the famous balcony at Buckingham Palace after her Coronation her beloved husband right behind her.
As soon as the windows leading on to the Palace balcony were opened, Prince Charles, wearing a Coronation medal, and Princess Anne darted out, waving excitedly.
Then came the Queen the Imperial State Crown still on her head; the golden bracelets of Sincerity and Wisdom still on her arms; her deep purple robe of State trailing behind her. Philip followed her first. Then the Queen Mother and Princess Margaret, the Princess Royal, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester with Prince William and Prince Richard, the Duchess of Kent with the young Duke of Kent in his crimson and ermine robe, and other members of the Royal Family.
– Radar Reflector : Fitted
Silt curtains extending from the sea surface to the seabed will be established within the works areas. The silt curtain is a large piece of netting used to contain mud and sediments. Yellow marker buoys fitted with yellow flashing lights will be laid to mark the extent of the silt curtains.
The hours of work will be from 0700 to 2200 hours daily. Vessels employed for the works will stay in the works areas outside the hours of work.
Vessels engaged in the operations will display signals as prescribed in international and local regulations.
Vessels navigating in the vicinity should proceed with caution.