The footbridge across King's Road and Tong Shui Road in North Point used to be a shelter for many street sleepers, but it has been closed by the government after the fire in April last year.
The Eastern District Council document stated that the government agrees to the proposal to demolish the entire flyover and will continue to close the flyover until the demolition project commences, which is expected to be completed within about two years after the demolition project commences.
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In April last year, a fire broke out on the over 36-year-old Tangshui Road flyover. Almost the entire bridge was caught in flames, and the top of the flyover was burned through.
The document pointed out that the district council had discussed the whole flyover or only the upper cover and other options.
According to the government, after reviewing the traffic and people flow in the vicinity, the Transport Department believes that the crossing facilities on the ground are sufficient to meet the needs of pedestrians. Therefore, after several inter-departmental discussions, it agreed to the entire demolition proposal.
The government explained that after taking into account the time and resources required for demolition, the impact on the public and the opinions of the district, the entire demolition is considered to be the most effective.
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Need to study the replacement of tram terminal facilities
According to the government’s preliminary assessment, the demolition works will affect the nearby Hongway Building and North Point Tram Terminus. The government will discuss with the two stakeholders on the exterior wall of the Hongway Building and study the relocation of tram terminus facilities to ensure that tram services are not affected. Influence.
However, the government pointed out that during the construction period, there will be a temporary closure of one lane on King’s Road westbound and the southbound carriageway of Tong Shui Road. The Transport Department and Highways Department will closely monitor pedestrian crossing and traffic conditions.
The government expects that after the project arrangements and follow-up work are confirmed, the demolition works will start immediately, and the project will be completed within two years.
There was a street sleeper who lived for a long time in the North Point Tangshui Road flyover after the fire. The Hong Kong Government’s official business project suggested that the North Point Tangshui Road flyover was fenced off. Burn
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