The Tseung Kwan O-Lam Tin Tunnel (Chinese: 將軍澳－藍田隧道) 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]
 Tiu Keng Leng portal of Tseung Kwan O - Lam Tin Tunnel. | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Location | Under Chiu Keng Wan Shan |
| Status | In service |
| Route |  Route 6 |
| Start | Tiu Keng Leng |
| End | Lam Tin |
| Operation | |
| Constructed | 9 December 2016 |
| Opened | 11 December 2022 |
| Owner | Hong Kong Government |
| Operator | Greater Lucky (H.K.) Co., Ltd |
| Traffic | Vehicular |
| Toll | No |
| Technical | |
| Length | 2.2 kilometres (1.4 mi) |
| No. of lanes | 4 lanes (2 lanes per direction) |
| Operating speed | 80 kilometres per hour (50 mph) |
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.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Major Projects - Tseung Kwan O – Lam Tin Tunnel". www.cedd.gov.hk. Retrieved 8 September 2020.
- ^ rsbradbeer (13 March 2020). "New Lam Tin tunnel opening delayed till 2022". HONG KONG BUZZ. Retrieved 7 September 2020.
- ^ "Hong Kong government-owned tunnel tolls to be all-electronic by 2023". South China Morning Post. 15 January 2019. Retrieved 7 September 2020.
- ^ "Tseung Kwan O – Lam Tin Tunnel". Verdict Traffic. Retrieved 7 September 2020.
- ^ "2 long-awaited Hong Kong transport links costing billions 'set to open to traffic on December 11'". South China Morning Post. 10 November 2022. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
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