The Government today (July 17) reminded the public that, to tie in with the commissioning of the newly constructed vehicular bridges as well as the connection works between the Central Kowloon Bypass (Yau Ma Tei Section) and the existing road network under the Central Kowloon Route project, the following traffic and transport arrangements will be implemented:

A. Commissioning of newly constructed vehicular bridges from Hoi Wang Road to Western Harbour Crossing/Lin Cheung Road northbound at 6am, July 27 (Annex 1)

     The following two newly constructed vehicular bridges at Yau Ma Tei Interchange heading for Western Harbour Crossing or Kwai Chung/Sham Shui Po will be commissioned at 6am on July 27 (Sunday):
 

• The vehicular bridge connecting Hoi Wang Road and West Kowloon Highway (southbound) to Western Harbour Crossing; and
• The vehicular bridge connecting Hoi Wang Road and Lin Cheung Road (northbound) to Kwai Chung/Sham Shui Po.

     Cross-harbour bus routes No. 914, 914P and 914X will be re-routed accordingly, while existing bus stops will not be affected. Franchised bus operators will display notices to inform passengers of the above arrangements.

B. Closure of slip road towards Yau Ma Tei at Exit 2 of West Kowloon Highway southbound from 1am, August 3 (Annex 2)

     To tie in with the connection works between the Central Kowloon Bypass (Yau Ma Tei Section) and the existing road network, the above slip road will be closed from 1am on August 3 (Sunday) for conversion into the entrance of the bypass. Vehicles originally heading to Yau Ma Tei through Exit 2 of West Kowloon Highway (southbound) will now be diverted to Lin Cheung Road (southbound) or other routes to their destinations, while vehicles to Mong Kok or to Hong Kong via Cross Harbour Tunnel may use Tonkin Street West and Tung Chau Street Flyover and follow existing traffic directions to their destinations.

     Vehicles travelling along Route 3 (Tsing Kwai Highway), Route 8 (Tsing Sha Highway) or Mei Ching Road to the following destinations may take the alternative routes listed below:

(1) To Yau Ma Tei

• From Route 3: Heading to Lin Cheung Road (southbound) via Exit 3 (towards Cheung Sha Wan), and following existing traffic directions to Yau Ma Tei;
• From Route 8: Heading to Lin Cheung Road (southbound) via Exit 2D (towards Cheung Sha Wan), and following existing traffic directions to Yau Ma Tei; and
• From Kwai Chung Container Terminal: Taking Container Port Road South and Lai Po Road to Lin Cheung Road (southbound), and following existing traffic directions to Yau Ma Tei;

(2) To Mong Kok or to Hong Kong via Cross Harbour Tunnel

• Following (1) above to Lin Cheung Road (southbound), taking Tonkin Street West and Tung Chau Street Flyover, and following existing traffic directions to Mong Kok or Hong Kong; and

(3) To Tai Kok Tsui, Olympic Station or Cherry Street

• Following (1) above to Lin Cheung Road (southbound), going via Hoi Fai Road roundabout, and following existing traffic directions to Tai Kok Tsui, Olympic Station or Cherry Street.

     In addition, after the closure of the above slip road, it is anticipated that the traffic at Lin Cheung Road (southbound) may become busier. Vehicles travelling from Sha Tin along Tsing Sha Highway to Western Harbour Crossing, apart from using Lin Cheung Road (southbound), may divert to Tsing Sha Highway (southbound) and West Kowloon Highway (southbound) to Western Harbour Crossing.

     A Government spokesman said that, due to the diversions, it is anticipated that the travelling time at the road sections concerned may be slightly lengthened. Motorists are urged to exercise patience, while members of the public should plan their journeys in advance and allow sufficient commuting time. Appropriate traffic signs and road markings will be in place at relevant locations. Motorists are advised to pay heed to traffic signs and drive carefully when passing through road sections concerned.

     The spokesman added that the works of the Central Kowloon Route project have entered the final stage. Structural works for the tunnels, slip roads and tunnel buildings have been completed, while the associated electrical and mechanical works are also in full swing and are expected to be completed by end-2025.

     The Government has briefed District Councils concerned and stakeholders on the above arrangements, including distributing pamphlets to District Council members, district personalities, neighbouring housing estates and schools, Fruit Market stall traders, relevant motoring associations and public transport operators on various suggested routes. The Highways Department (HyD) and the Transport Department (TD) have stepped up publicity since July to remind motorists about the arrangements via large banners, electronic parking meters in the districts, variable message signs on major roads and tunnel broadcasts in phases.

     The public may refer to the HyD's Central Kowloon Route project webpage (ckr-hyd.hk/traffic_diversion/?lang=en) for details, keep abreast of the latest traffic news through radio and television broadcasts, the TD's website (www.td.gov.hk) and the HKeMobility mobile application, and refer to the Facebook pages of the HyD (www.facebook.com/hydgovhk) and the TD's Agent T (www.facebook.com/AgentT.hk).

Ends/Thursday, July 17, 2025
Issued at HKT 15:00

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