AECOM completes Fanling Bypass in Hong Kong

AECOM has supported the completion and opening of the Fanling Bypass (Eastern Section) in China — Hong Kong's Northern Metropolis, marking the first major transport infrastructure project in the area. The project, commissioned on May 3, involved engineering innovations such as China — Hong Kong's first horizontal bridge rotation and the world's first structural application of ultra-high-strength S960 steel in footbridges. Johnny Cheng, AECOM's China — Hong Kong executive leader, highlighted the collaboration across government, industry, academia, and research. The bypass is expected to ease congestion in Fanling town center, strengthen regional connectivity, and support a planned population of around 95,100 residents in the Fanling North New Development Area. AECOM also contributed to technical guidelines published by the Hong Kong — Civil Engineering and Development Department, setting new benchmarks for construction practices.