World's longest bridge connecting Hong Kong, Macau and mainland China to be open to the public from tomorrow

The world longest sea bridge spanning 34 miles while connecting Hong Kong, Macau and mainland China will be open to the public from tomorrow. 

The bridge was opened today by Chinese President Xi Jinping, the BBC reported.

Supporters of the project promote it as an engineering marvel that will also boost business and cut travel time, while others see it as a politically driven and costly white elephant.

Most people will need to travel the bridge on coaches and buses. The main bridge section is considered mainland territory and Hong Kong cars and drivers travelling over it “must comply with the laws and regulations of the mainland”, according to the city's transport department.

Hong Kong residents will only be granted a licence to cross into Zhuhai by car if they meet highly selective criteria, including holding certain mainland government positions or making major contributions to charities in the southern Chinese province of Guangdong.