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Evolution of Cross-Bay Connections and Inception of Sai Van Bridge

Long before the modern Sai Van Bridge graced the skyline of Macau, cross-bay transit relied on ferries and the historic Governor Nobre de Carvalho Bridge. With ever-growing traffic between the Macau Peninsula and Taipa Island, the need for a third link culminated in the inauguration of the Sai Van Bridge Macau on 19 December 2004. As the third structure to span Praia Grande Bay, it addressed chronic congestion and provided dependable year‑round connectivity for residents, tourists, and commercial vehicles. From the outset, this Macau cable-stayed bridge was envisioned not only as a transport artery but as an emblem of Macau’s 21st‑century urban planning ambitions.