[Explanation] Hong Kong’s Tuen Mun to Chek Lap Kok North Link will be opened to traffic at 8 am on December 27, which will open the Tuen Mun to the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge Hong Kong Port artificial island northern link, when Tuen Mun South and Hong Kong International Airport The travel time between the two can be saved by about 20 minutes. There is no additional charge for the entire Tunchi Link, and the Lantau Link will be free of charge from the same day.

  [Concurrent] He Guangkeng, Assistant Director (Planning), Hong Kong Transport Department

  (We) provide a direct route to and from Lantau Island and the northwestern part of the New Territories, greatly shortening the driving distance. Depending on the traffic situation, to and from Tuen Mun South and Hong Kong International Airport can solve (save) 20 minutes of driving time. The new tunnel is Lantau Another land passage connecting Hong Kong International Airport and the city outside the main line.

  [Explanation] He Guangkeng, Assistant Director of the Hong Kong Transport Department, emphasized that the Tun Chi Tunnel Road can not only shorten driving time, but also consolidate Hong Kong as an important cornerstone of an international and regional aviation hub.

  [Concurrent] He Guangkeng, Assistant Director (Planning), Hong Kong Transport Department

  (Tuen Chi Tunnel Highway) can consolidate the status of Hong Kong International Airport as an international and regional aviation hub, and also help divert traffic to and from Lantau.

  [Explanation] He Guangkeng predicted that the opening of the Tunchi Tunnel Highway will help divert traffic and reduce the traffic load on existing roads.

The Hong Kong Transport Department stated that the estimated hourly traffic flow during peak hours is 2200 car units, which is equivalent to a flow of 2200 private cars.

  Reporter Liang Yuan from Hong Kong

Editor in charge: [Liu Xian]