Editing Tsing Ma Bridge (section)

== Operation ==
The Tsing Ma Bridge crosses the [[Ma Wan Channel]], linking the islands of Tsing Yi and Ma Wan. It is part of the [[Lantau Link]], which links the [[New Territories]] and [[Lantau Island]], and eventually leads to the [[Hong Kong International Airport]] on [[Chek Lap Kok]] via the [[North Lantau Highway]].

The Tsing Ma Bridge is an important gateway to Lantau Island. It is part of the [[Route 8 (Hong Kong)|Route 8 expressway]], which connects the Lantau Link, the [[West Kowloon]] expressway, [[Cheung Sha Wan]] and [[Sha Tin]]. The rail line is shared by the [[MTR]]'s [[Tung Chung line]] and [[Airport Express (MTR)|Airport Express]].

The bridge, together with other highway, bridge and tunnel connections in the area, are part of the [[Tsing Ma Control Area]] under the Tsing Ma Control Area Ordinance (Cap. 498) in [[Law of Hong Kong|Hong Kong Law]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pbworld.com/capabilities_projects/tsing_ma_control_area_traffic_control_and_surveillance_system.aspx |title=Parsons Brinckerhoff: Tsing Ma Control Area, Traffic Control and Surveillance System |publisher=Pbworld.com |access-date=2013-04-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130220081813/http://www.pbworld.com/capabilities_projects/tsing_ma_control_area_traffic_control_and_surveillance_system.aspx |archive-date=20 February 2013 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref> The control area has been managed by [[Tsing Ma Management Limited]] since opening. The control area's traffic management system was developed by [[Delcan Corporation]] of [[Toronto]], [[Ontario]], [[Canada]]. Special regulations and by-laws apply in the area.

Along with the [[Ting Kau Bridge]] and [[Kap Shui Mun Bridge]], the bridge is monitored by the [[Wind and Structural Health Monitoring System]] (WASHMS). [[Surveillance cameras]] are also installed on the bridge to record traffic conditions. The video is available at the government website.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://traffic.td.gov.hk/ |title=Surveillance cameras of Transportation Department |access-date=29 October 2004 |archive-date=5 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190605135350/http://traffic.td.gov.hk/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> It is updated every two minutes.

There are no longer tolls on Lantau Link since 27 December 2020. Before, the fee of using Tsing Ma bridge for motorcycles, private cars, public double-decker buses and heavy goods vehicles are [[Hong Kong dollar|HK$]]10, $15, $30 and $40 respectively, charged both directions.<ref name=everytrail943264>{{Cite web |url=http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=943264%2FToll |title=plaza |access-date=4 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171209044032/http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=943264%2FToll |archive-date=9 December 2017 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref> The normal [[speed limit]] on the bridge is {{convert|80|km/h|mph}}, subject to lowering in the event of road work or strong wind. Traffic may also be directed to the sheltered carriageways on the lower deck when there are very strong winds. There are no pavements on the bridge.