Work on Hong Kong's Route 8 expressway is progressing well, according to Hong Kong Highways Department deputy project manager David English. The first steel deck segment is due to be lifted into place on Stonecutter's Bridge by the end of next year. The bridge is part of the US$1.67 billion Route 8 highway, which also includes the Lai Chi Kok Viaduct and the West Tsing Yi Viaduct. The cable-stayed Stonecutters Bridge will have a record-breaking 1,018m main span. Piling for the eastern backspan has been completed, while piling for the western backspan and west tower is in progress, said English. The steel wire for the stay cables is being made in Japan and is ready for delivery to its fabrication yard. The first segment of the steel deck is now being made in the Shanhaiguan fabrication yard, near the Great Wall's eastern entrance. The fabricated steel will then be shipped to Dongguan for assembly, before being delivered to Hong Kong for erection.