中青报·中青网记者 赵安琪 8月28日，由中国铁建国际集团承建的圭亚那新德梅拉拉河大桥顺利合龙。这座全长约2900米的大桥， 是圭亚那迄今规模最大、技术最复杂的交通基础设施工程。大桥建成后，将成为加勒比地区地标性建 筑，打通大西洋与圭亚那内陆的交通要道。 大桥合龙是一场对精度与耐力的双重考验。合龙段施工要求毫米级精度，且必须在凌晨低温稳定时段完 成，以避免温差引发变形。中国铁建国际集团加勒比公司桥梁工程师李沛带领团队连续7天监测梁体温 度，建立预测模型。"决战"之夜，他们在探照灯下严阵以待。当温度降至预定值时，青年们迅速完成操 作，实现毫米级精准锁定，随后完成混凝土浇筑和72小时不间断养护。 2025年5月 4日，圭亚那，李沛（右）和外籍工程师在新德梅拉拉河大桥施工现场讨论技术问题。中国铁建国际集 团供图 当数据最终显示各项指标优于设计标准，队员们用红肿的双眼和汗湿的工服换来了一声胜利的欢 呼。"这场时间与精度的赛跑由我们上演。"李沛的自豪写在脸上。对于这群年轻人来说，每一次极限挑 战，都是用青春奋斗定格的历史瞬间。 在这座跨海大桥的建设过程中，一支平均年龄不足30岁的中国铁建国际集团中圭连心桥青年突击队成为 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the positive impact of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) on foreign employees involved in various projects, showcasing their personal growth and contributions to local economies through their work in modernized facilities and infrastructure projects [15][17][19]. Group 1: Employee Experiences - Mukula Kabale from South Africa has become a key technical force at a local automotive parts factory, which has modernized operations with 24-hour mechanized work, leading to a satisfactory income level [16]. - Ganesh, a young engineer from Guyana, expresses gratitude for participating in the construction of a world-class bridge, experiencing significant professional milestones during the project [17]. - Adil from Pakistan has worked for 10 years at a Chinese company, overseeing a major oil pipeline project, and plans to travel to China, reflecting on the BRI's role in connecting nations [18]. Group 2: Economic and Social Impact - Zhenrui from Cambodia transitioned from a low-income job to becoming a highway administrator after joining a Chinese construction project, significantly improving his family's living conditions [19]. - Argen, who joined a hydropower project in Kazakhstan, emphasizes the importance of his work in contributing to green energy initiatives and aims to foster cultural exchange through his children's education [20].