Policy Address

Transport

137.         A number of major transport infrastructure projects will be completed in succession.  The Kwun Tong Line Extension and the South Island Line (East) are expected to be commissioned within this year.  For the Shatin to Central Link, the sections up to Hung Hom and Admiralty are expected to be commissioned in three and five years respectively.  Upon completion of these projects, our heavy rail will have a total route length of more than 270 kilometres and cover areas housing over 70% of Hong Kong’s population.  The commissioning of the Hong Kong section of the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link in 2018 will bring significant transport, economic and social benefits to Hong Kong.  As for road infrastructure, the local project of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, the Tuen Mun-Chek Lap Kok Link, the Central-Wan Chai Bypass, the Island Eastern Corridor Link and the widening of Tolo Highway and Fanling Highway will be commissioned in succession within four years.  These infrastructure projects will help enhance our internal and external transport links and alleviate road traffic congestion.

138.         Strategic highways and related roads in the pipeline include the Tseung Kwan O-Lam Tin Tunnel and the Central Kowloon Route.  The Government will also conduct strategic studies on railways and major roads beyond 2030. 

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