The government of Shanghai rejected the plan .
The government of Shanghai focused on building the 32.5 km ( 20 mi ) - long Donghai Bridge from Shanghai to its off - shore port at Yangshan in the mouth of the bay .
The government of Shanghai rejected the plan and focused on building the 32.5 km ( 20 mi ) - long Donghai Bridge from Shanghai to its off - shore port at Yangshan in the mouth of the bay .