The Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin (hereinafter referred to as the "Cooperation Zone") will officially implement the operation of sub-line management and customs closure from 0:00 on 1 March.
On February 29, Nanfang + reporters drove to the "second line" Shizimen Tunnel for experience. On-site observation found that the baffles on both sides of the lane had been erected, the temporary customs inspection facilities had been put into use, and a small inspection yard had been built on one side. Vehicles need to enter the lane via Rongyue Road, and the staff will also guide them on both sides of the lane.
In the afternoon of the same day, the bayonet has begun the barrier rod drop and pole lifting test, when the barrier rod drops, the vehicle stops and waits, when the barrier pole lifts, the vehicle passes.
Cross Gate Tunnel.
At present, the construction of temporary customs inspection facilities has been completed in the "second-line" Shizimen Tunnel, and temporary exit measures will be implemented from the date of closure and operation. In addition, the construction of permanent customs inspection facilities is also being accelerated at the same time, and it is planned to be completed and accepted in the first half of 2024, and will be officially opened and put into use.
It is worth noting that the passage time of the "second-line" Cross Gate Tunnel is from 8:00 to 24:00, and only small passenger cars are allowed to pass for the record. At present, the cooperation zone has established a "white list" system for enterprises, units and individuals with good credit information in the region to further facilitate the passage of personnel and vehicles out of the island. In addition, the cooperation zone has also launched public vehicles for tourists and visitors to facilitate the self-driving passage of tourists and visitors.
Written by] Southern + reporter Huang Tianru.
Photography **] Southern + reporter Guan Mingrong.
Author] Huang Tianru; Kwan Mingrong.
*] Southern Press Media Group Nanfang + client.