In recent years, Yuen Long District has developed frequently, but the traffic congestion in Shiba Heung has become more and more serious, especially along the Yuen Long South Road.
Some district councillors pointed out that they had received traffic statistics from the public earlier and found that, apart from the morning and evening rush hours, the roads in Gong'an Road, Shiba Heung Road, Tai Tong Road, and Tai Shuxia Dongxi Road are often saturated, especially some road sections. Due to planning or topographical issues, only one-lane two-way traffic was allowed. The data showed that the road network was overwhelmed, so he followed up with the District Council and suggested a number of road works to improve the traffic congestion problem.
Severe congestion during rush hour in Shiba Heung
Yuen Long District Councillor Shen Haojie submitted a document to the District Council earlier, expressing that in order to improve the traffic congestion in Shiba Heung area, he hoped to follow up on a number of projects and put forward suggestions, including moving the Sham Chung section of Tai Tong Road towards Yuen Long from Change the single-lane to double-lane traffic, so that you can go straight out of Yuen Long City or turn right to Tai Qiling Road; and according to the Yuen Long South housing site planning and engineering study, it is planned to turn Tai Qiling Road between Tai Tong Road and Shiba Heung. A section of the road was converted from two-lane to four-lane traffic, and the open channel of Gong'an Road near the junction of the original building was covered with works, so as to convert the above-mentioned road section from single-lane to two-lane traffic.
In addition, Shen Haojie pointed out in the document that the east and west roads under Dashuxia are very narrow, and the east road is a one-lane two-way traffic, and the congestion during peak hours is very serious; Covering a section of nullah between the roads to widen the road, and constructing a slip road connecting Yuen Long Highway at Tai Shu Ha West Road near Shung Ching Road to further improve the traffic congestion in the vicinity of Tai Shu Ha East and West Roads.
Regarding the traffic issues on Tai Shu Ha East Road and West Road, a spokesman for the Transport Department said in a written reply that the department said that the government is currently planning to widen Tai Qi Ling Road and improve the Shiba Heung Interchange. Traffic on East and West Roads.
As for the proposal in the document to cover the section of the nullah between Tai Shu Ha East Road and West Road, from Yau Chai Po to Tai Qi Ling Road, to widen the road and build a connecting road to connect Tai Shu Ha West Road and Yuen Long Highway, the department has already Be aware of relevant comments.
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CERD cooperates with Yuen Long South development to widen carriageway
As for the project timetable for the proposed road under development in Yuen Long South, the Civil Engineering and Development Department pointed out that in order to tie in with the development of Yuen Long South, the department proposed to cover a section of road between Pak Pak Heung Road and Yuen Long Road. Yuen Long Nullah, to widen a section of Kung Um Road and Kiu Hing Road to two-lane one-way traffic lanes respectively, and to widen the existing two lanes of Tai Qiling Route to a total of four lanes.
The above-mentioned widening works covering the nullah and road belong to the first phase of Yuen Long South development. The department is applying to the Legislative Council for funding for the site formation and infrastructure works of the first phase of Yuen Long South development. If the funding is approved, it will be approved within this year. Carry out the relevant works and complete the relevant works in 2027.
The road improvement project at Tai Qiling Road belongs to the second phase of Yuen Long South development. The department is applying for funding from the Legislative Council for the detailed design and site investigation of the second phase of Yuen Long South development. If the funding is approved, the department will issue funding within this year. Carry out detailed design work on the project.
The timetable for the implementation and completion of the works is still subject to further review.
Regarding the widening works of Tai Tong Road near Tai Qiling Road, a spokesman for the Highways Department said that during the underground exploration, it was found that the underground public facilities could not be started immediately. It followed up with CLP earlier and learned that The temporary traffic arrangements submitted by CLP were approved in April this year, and the relocation works are expected to start in the second quarter of this year after obtaining an excavation permit.
The department also pointed out that the temporary traffic arrangement plan has been submitted to the relevant departments for approval.
The hearse "parks the bus" at the entrance of the Ba Lu Parking Building. The four lanes of the road are jammed. Said to provide a 5-year 50% rent discount to the old shop
