As Mumbai's Trans Harbour Link opens to traffic, a look at the world's most famous sea bridges
India’s longest sea bridge, Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL), has been inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi (12 January) and open to traffic. Here‘s a look at the top 10 sea bridges in the world
Spanning over 55 kilometres, this is the longest sea crossing and the longest open-sea fixed link in the world. Completed in 2018, it is made with 400,000 tonnes of steel, enough to build the 60 Eiffel Towers.
Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge (Hong Kong)
This bridge is 42.23 kilometres long. The bridge deck is a two-way, six-lane highway with a maximum design speed of 80 kilometres per hour.
Jiaozhou Bay Bridge (Qingdao, China)
Spanning 38.44 km, the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway connects Metairie and St. Tammany, serving as a vital transport link and a renowned tourist spot.
Lake Pontchartrain Causeway (Louisiana, USA)
Connecting Saudi Arabia to Bahrain, the King Fahd Causeway is a $1.2 billion (Rs 99.54 crore), 25 km-long bridge fostering trade and diplomatic ties. It sees over 45,000 vehicles daily.
King Fahd Causeway (Khobar, Saudi Arabia and Al Jasra, Bahrain)
Named after the famed explorer, Vasco Da Gama Bridge, Europe's longest at over 17 km, is a vital traffic artery connecting South to North Portugal.
Vasco Da Gama Bridge (Lisboa, Portugal)
Inaugurated in 1936, the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, spanning over 13.4 km, links the two cities with a dazzling nightly display. Its 160 m high tower shaft stands as an iconic symbol of the Bay Area.
San Francisco (Oakland Bay Bridge – Oakland, USA)
Stretching over 10 km, the Seven Mile Bridge in Florida is not only one of the longest in the US but also offers breathtaking ocean views.
Seven Mile Bridge (Florida, USA)
Øresund Bridge combines an 8 km cable-stayed bridge with a 4 km undersea tunnel. This unique structure, spanning the Oresund Strait, creates a mesmerising scene in the heart of the vast ocean.
Øresund Bridge (Copenhagen, Denmark, and Malmö, Sweden)
Spanning 8 kilometres, the Mackinac Bridge is historically significant, being the 3rd longest suspension bridge in the US. Its picturesque setting attracts tourists and photographers, making it an iconic sight in Michigan.