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Written by: Ouyang Dehao
2020-12-27 09:53
Last update date: 2020-12-27 09:56
The Tuen Mun-Chek Lap Kok Tunnel was officially opened to traffic this morning (27th). The Chief Secretary for Administration Zhang Jianzong wrote on his blog that the Transport Department will arrange 6 franchised bus routes through the Tuen Chi Tunnel to and from Tuen Mun and North Lantau. Among them are: The fares of the five existing routes will be lowered, ranging from 1.9 yuan to 12.7 yuan. At the same time, the Lantau Link will be exempted from tolls starting today.
He also pointed out that the government is actively promoting another tunnel project, the "Tseung Kwan O-Lam Tin Tunnel", which is expected to improve congestion after its opening.
Zhang Jianzong pointed out that the Transport Department will arrange six franchised bus routes to pass through the Tun Chi Tunnel, with fares ranging from 1.9 yuan to 12.7 yuan.
(Photo by Zhang Haowei)
Zhang Jianzong: Tunchi Tunnel is called "Hong Kong's Best"
Zhang Jianzong stated in his blog today that the tunnel is not only the longest and deepest submarine tunnel in Hong Kong, but also the first introduced new technology and design in the construction process, which can be called "the best in Hong Kong."
He also believes that the Tunchi Tunnel strengthens the reliability of the airport's transportation network, consolidates the airport's status as an international and regional aviation hub, and also promotes exchanges and economic cooperation between Hong Kong and cities in the Greater Bay Area, bringing long-term economic benefits.
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Lantau Link will be waived from today
Zhang pointed out that in the past, from Tuen Mun to the Hong Kong International Airport, it was necessary to travel through Tuen Mun Highway, Ting Kau Bridge, Tsing Ma Bridge and North Lantau Highway for a full circle of more than 30 kilometers.
At present, the journey from Tuen Mun South through the Tuen Chi Tunnel to the airport can be shortened by about 20 kilometers, and the travel time can be shortened by 20 minutes to only 10 minutes.
Zhang continued that in addition to saving time for the public, starting from tomorrow (28th), the Transport Department will arrange 6 franchised bus routes to and from Tuen Mun and North Lantau through the Tuen Chi Tunnel. Except for one new route, the other 5 routes The fares of the existing routes will be lowered, ranging from 1.9 yuan to 12.7 yuan.
At the same time, the tunnel helps to divert traffic. The Lantau Link will be exempted from tolls from today to reduce transportation costs for the public, public transport operators and the transportation industry.
Zhang Jianzong said that the construction process of the Tunchi Tunnel has adopted the new technology and design introduced for the first time, which can be called "the best in Hong Kong".
(Profile picture/Photo by Zhang Haowei)
Construction of the tunnel using the world's largest drilling machine
He also pointed out that the Tunchi Tunnel has many innovations in engineering. For example, in response to the heavy traffic of the Longgu Waterway and important power supply facilities on the seabed, the engineering team used the drilling method for the first time to construct the road tunnel, and also used the world's largest tunnel drilling. machine.
In order to overcome the difficulties of inspecting and replacing tools for tunnel boring machines under huge water pressure, the engineering team introduced the "saturated high pressure" technology for the first time.
The government is promoting "Tseung Kwan O-Lam Tin Tunnel"
Zhang also pointed out that in order to cope with the further development of Tseung Kwan O and Kwun Tong District, the government is actively promoting another tunnel project, namely the "Tseung Kwan O-Lam Tin Tunnel".
He pointed out that the tunnel will connect the Tseung Kwan O city centre, the Eastern Harbour Crossing and the Cha Kwo Ling area in Kwun Tong. It can divert traffic from the existing Tseung Kwan O Tunnel and is expected to improve congestion.
After the opening of the tunnel, it is estimated that from Tseung Kwan O to the Eastern Harbour Crossing, it will save about 8 to 9 minutes of travel time.
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