‘No blind spots’ on Macau Bridge with 200 monitoring systems: DSAT

More than 20,000 residents participated in the fun walk at the Macau Bridge yesterday

The soon to be inaugurated Macau Bridge has advanced safety features, including over 200 monitoring systems to ensure driver safety and efficiency, according to the Transport Bureau’s (DSAT) Kelvin Lam Hin San.

“There are almost no blind spots,” Lam said during yesterday’ bridge fun walk, urging drivers to adhere strictly to traffic regulations once the bridge opens.

The Macau Bridge is expected to alleviate congestion at the Rotunda da Amizade by providing a direct route for vehicles traveling from Taipa to Macau.

Lam was optimistic this new route will significantly ease traffic flow.

He mentioned ongoing infrastructure projects, such as the A2 and A3 flyovers, which aim to further enhance connectivity between the Peninsula and the New Urban Reclamation Zone A.

In response to rising traffic volumes at Rotunda da Amizade, authorities are exploring adjustments to improve traffic management.

Proposed changes may include eliminating certain overpass ramps and optimizing traffic light deployment during peak hours.

The highly anticipated Macau Bridge will officially open Oct. 1.

This new infrastructure marks the fourth road link between the Macau Peninsula and Taipa Island, offering a significant improvement in connectivity.

Scheduled for inauguration at 11 a.m. on China’s National Day, the bridge will allow vehicles to cross from 2 p.m., as reported by local media outlets.

DSAT has confirmed the bridge has multiple entrances and exits, facilitating smoother travel between key areas, including Urban Zone A and the Macau Port of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge.

Growing taxi problem

Additionally, Lam addressed the growing number of taxis in Macau, currently about 1,500.

Plans are underway for an additional 500 taxis, with one company set to invest in 50 new vehicles soon.

As discussions continue regarding amendments to the Road Traffic Law, Lam reaffirmed the government’s commitment to engaging with community feedback.

Chief Executive candidate Sam Hou Fai said addressing traffic issues will be a priority for the incoming administration.

“Taking a cab in Macau is a struggle,” Sam said during his policy presentation for Saturday’s Chief Executive election.

“We have residents here who work, who live, who want to take a cab, which is a legitimate right, but it’s very difficult. I’m completely willing to listen to opinions from different sectors to offer good suggestions to solve this problem,” he said.

“We are a small territory, not like our neighboring region, Hong Kong. […] We can’t copy their measures, because they have different cab systems depending on different zones, but that’s not replicated here,” he added.

Nadia Shaw