The Jianglan Tunnel and the Tseung Kwan O Cross Bay Link Bridge will open to traffic at 8:00 am on Sunday (11th). Among them, the Cross Bay Bridge is not only used for cars, but also the first one in Hong Kong equipped with driving lanes, cycle paths, pedestrian paths and viewing areas. The sea-crossing bridge on the viewing platform is bound to become a new scenic spot in the area.
A few days ago, the reporter measured that it took about 10 minutes to walk from Tiu Keng Leng Station, Tseung Kwan O Station, and Lohas Park Station to the entrance and exit of the Tseung Kwan O Cross Bay Bridge, and Tiu Keng Leng Station only took 5 minutes.
In addition, for citizens who want to try cycling, there are also bicycle rentals in the Tseung Kwan O area, including shared bicycles.
"Hong Kong 01" will integrate the major precautions for the public to use the bridge.
Walk from Tiu Keng Leng Station, Tseung Kwan O Station, and Lohas Park Station to the entrance and exit routes of Tseung Kwan O Cross Bay Bridge.
(Map drawn by Hong Kong 01)
▼On November 20th, the Community Chest passed the Cross Bay Link Bridge in Tseung Kwan O▼
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1. 5 to 10 minutes walk to the bridge guide
Depart from Tiujingling Station
The Tseung Kwan O Cross-Bay Bridge connects Tiu Keng Leng, Lohas Park, and Chiang Lam Tunnels respectively. The entrances and exits of the first two are connected to footpaths, and citizens can walk across the bridge.
The reporter recently measured walking to the entrance and exit of the bridge. If you go from Tiujingling Station, you can exit the station through Exit A2, then cross the road and enter Tangxian Street, and then continue along the road to reach the entrance of the bridge. The journey takes about 5 minutes.
It is worth noting that Tong Yin Street itself has set up a cycle track.
From Tseung Kwan O Station
In addition to walking from Tiu Keng Leng Station, residents of Tseung Kwan O can also walk from Tseung Kwan O Station to the entrance of the bridge at Tiu Keng Leng, but the distance is a little longer. The reporter walks from Exit B1 of Tseung Kwan O Station, crosses Po Yip Road, and then walks along Tong Yin Street It takes about 10 minutes to walk, passing the mansion Langtangao on the way.
Depart from Cannes Station
As for going from Cannes Station, since many nearby places belong to housing estates, the reporter goes through Exit B, which is "The LOHAS Cannes" shopping mall.
From the MTR station to the shopping mall, you will arrive at the L3 floor of the shopping mall, then go straight through the atrium of the shopping mall, and go down the floor through the escalator, which is the L2 floor. Pot” between the exits to leave the mall.
As soon as you go out, you are already at the roundabout outside LP6 of Cannes Park Phase 6, and you can see the Cross Bay Bridge. You can reach it by going straight ahead, and it takes about 10 minutes to get there from Cannes Station.
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2. There are many shared bicycles in Tseung Kwan O District
The Cross-Bay Bridge connects the nearby cycle paths and forms a five-kilometer cycle loop. Citizens can cycle around Tseung Kwan O Bay.
The cycle track with a total length of 5 minutes (picture from the website of CEDD)
It is believed that many citizens are eagerly waiting to try cycling on the Cross Bay Bridge cycle track, but not everyone owns a bicycle.
There are a few rental bicycle shops in Tseung Kwan O. For example, the Hong Kong Velodrome in Tseung Kwan O has "Long Kee Bicycle" rental bicycles.
In addition, there is also "Wang Hing Bicycle" on Zhishan Street near the waterfront of Tseung Kwan O where you can rent bicycles.
Locobike has many shared bicycles located in Tseung Kwan O District (screenshot of Locobike app)
In addition to traditional bicycle shops, shared bicycles are another option.
Although many local bike-sharing companies have closed down, the reporter used the Locobike app to find that there are still many Locobike shared bikes available in Tseung Kwan O. Earlier, the reporter also rented a bike on site for a test ride.
3. The bridge has a wind speed limit of 40 kilometers per hour, which means that the bicycle track and pedestrian road will be closed
The Transport and Logistics Bureau stated on social media a few days ago that since it is a sea viaduct, in order to ensure the safety of citizens, different traffic control measures will be implemented on the bridge according to the real-time wind speed at the scene.
When the ten-minute average wind speed on the bridge reaches 25 kilometers per hour, there will be instructions on the site to remind citizens not to stay on the footpath and cycle path; when the wind speed reaches 40 kilometers per hour, the footpath and cycle path will be closed and vehicles will be closed. Slow down is required; if the wind strengthens further, the authorities will consider closing part of the lane or closing the entire bridge.
Control measures for the bridge under different wind speeds.
(Transportation and Logistics Bureau Facebook picture)
Ho Wai-kei, Assistant Director of the Transport Department (Transportation Project), previously said that the bridge is equipped with anemometers to monitor the wind force. According to past data, there are about five to six days in a year when pedestrian paths and cycle paths need to be closed, but there is no need to suspend traffic. The upper limit of the vehicle speed was lowered, and the wind speed did not reach the stop.
He also pointed out that if the Observatory issued the No. 8 typhoon signal, pedestrian paths and cycle paths would be closed, and citizens were not encouraged to go out.
The TD will notify the public of the relevant traffic control measures through on-site signage, variable message displays, public address systems and the "HKeMobility" application.
The Cross Bay Bridge in Tseung Kwan O will be illuminated every night from 7 to 9 pm.
(Photo by Transport Department)
4. The "Butterfly Bridge" at the check-in area of the bridge is lit every night from 7 to 9 o'clock
The middle section of the bridge, which is described by the authorities as a "butterfly" and a symbol of "infinity", is a double-arch steel bridge, which is a major checkpoint of the entire bridge.
One of the characteristics of Butterfly Tower is its landscape lighting design. The Civil Engineering Department previously stated that the bridge is equipped with energy-saving LED spotlights, which shine light on the arch ribs and main span piers.
The department continued to point out that the bridge will be illuminated with colored lights every night from 7 to 9 pm, and the lighting effects can also change on time.
▼Overlooking Tseung Kwan O Cross Bay Link on November 15▼
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▼On the evening of November 15, looking at the night view of Tseung Kwan O Cross Bay Link Road from the mountain▼
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The Tseung Kwan O Cross Bay Bridge is open to the public for the first time. The construction has not yet been completed, and the steel bars are exposed, and the arch bridge is now rusted for millions of lines｜Participants take the lead in stepping on the Tseung Kwan O Cross Bay Bridge and enjoy the sea and sky after boarding the bridge. Great place to go: Not only the red leaves, riding bicycles, the Tseung Kwan O Cross-Bay Bridge has a wind speed limit of 40 kilometers, and pedestrians and bicycles are prohibited from using the Blue Tunnel and the Tseung Kwan O Cross-Bay Bridge.
What are the characteristics of Tseung Kwan O Cross Bay Bridge?
The first marine viaduct in Hong Kong with carriageways, footpaths, cycle tracks and observation decks
When will Cross Bay Link, Tseung Kwan O be open to traffic?
December 11, 2022
