Socio-economic effects[edit]
The government has argued that Hong Kong will benefit from the following aspects with the construction of the proposed bridge:
Alleviating congestion in existing cross-border checkpoints
Encouraging deeper economic integration between Hong Kong and Pearl River Delta Region (PRD)
Promoting the socio-economic development of the Pearl River West
Strengthening Hong Kong's position as the logistics centre
Facilitating development of tourism industry in PRD
Creating more employment opportunities
Making use of investment from private sector
Perfecting the regional transport network