Tseung Kwan O–Lam Tin Tunnel Explained

Tseung Kwan O–Lam Tin Tunnel
將軍澳-藍田隧道
Toll:No
Speed:80kph
Length:2.2km (01.4miles)
Lanes:4 lanes (2 lanes per direction)
Traffic:Vehicular
Operator:Greater Lucky (H.K.) Co., Ltd
Owner:Hong Kong Government
End:Lam Tin
Start:Tiu Keng Leng
Status:In service
Location:Under Chiu Keng Wan Shan

The Tseung Kwan O-Lam Tin Tunnel is a tunnel in Hong Kong that is part of Route 6.[1] Originally expected to open in 2021, its opening was delayed to 11 December 2022 due to the worldwide outbreak of COVID-19.[2] [3] [4] [5]

The tunnel connects Lam Tin to the Tseung Kwan O New Town. The eastern edge of the tunnel project connects directly with the Cross Bay Link to LOHAS Park.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Major Projects - Tseung Kwan O – Lam Tin Tunnel. 2020-09-08. www.cedd.gov.hk.
  2. Web site: rsbradbeer. 2020-03-13. New Lam Tin tunnel opening delayed till 2022. 2020-09-07. HONG KONG BUZZ. en-GB.
  3. Web site: 2019-01-15. Hong Kong government-owned tunnel tolls to be all-electronic by 2023. 2020-09-07. South China Morning Post. en.
  4. Web site: Tseung Kwan O – Lam Tin Tunnel. 2020-09-07. Verdict Traffic. en-GB.
  5. Web site: 2022-11-10. 2 long-awaited Hong Kong transport links costing billions 'set to open to traffic on December 11'. 2022-11-12. South China Morning Post. en.