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New bridge planned for Hong Kong airport so tall A380s can pass underneath

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Wouldn't it be better to go underground as what you would find in most US airport?

 

The tail fin of the A380 is really high.

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My guess is that they like the idea of having retail lots inside the bridge! :rolleyes:

You can put retails within underground space too.

 

It is going to be a visually obtrusive bridge. Won't be good for spotters either.

 

I tend to think the Hong Kong government will go for the cheapest option. They are renowned for being cheap without worrying about the appearance on most occassion.

Edited by S V Choong

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Wouldn't it be better to go underground as what you would find in most US airport?

 

The tail fin of the A380 is really high.

 

That was exactly the first thing in my mind too.

 

However when think about it, I believe underground option will be more expensive and cause more disruptions to the operation on the tarmac.

 

It will be interesting to see a super high and long span link bridge !

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If spotter can spot from the bridge would be awesome like KLIA2. However building a bridge taller than A380, without originally planning for it and at the same time putting retail shops in it, can be expensive too.

 

On the other hand Hong Kong is well-known for underground shopping like those near underground rail station.

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If spotter can spot from the bridge would be awesome like KLIA2. However building a bridge taller than A380, without originally planning for it and at the same time putting retail shops in it, can be expensive too.

 

On the other hand Hong Kong is well-known for underground shopping like those near underground rail station.

 

Underground shopping on the same level of the concourse of the Metro in Hong Kong is rare, perhaps only restricted to a handful. Most shopping are located above the Concourse level though and connected to the exits of the metro.

 

Anyways, Mr. Kee is right, underground option will have a longer construction period. Disruption will be the same but shorter in period. Building an overhead bridge will mean one of the gates will be taken out for the bridge.

 

I think HK government or the Airport Authority has this cheapness mindset. Get the job done, doesn't matter how it looks as long as it is functional, I have dealt with them before. One reason why most HK buildings are uglier than many buildings in the mainland.

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