The first working day after the opening of the Blue Tunnel and the Tseung Kwan O Cross-Bay Bridge, the traffic flow was generally smooth during the peak hours yesterday, and the traffic flow of the Tseung Kwan O Tunnel was also significantly reduced. The traffic line in the Tseung Kwan O Tunnel was shortened from 2 kilometers long in the past to 0.8 kilometers during the peak hours, which troubled the area. Residents’ years of heavy traffic jams seem to “disappear overnight”.
Luo Shupei, Director of Transport, said in a radio program yesterday morning that the traffic conditions after the opening of the tunnel were better than expected. From 6 am to 7 am, the total traffic flow of the Jianglan Tunnel and the Tseung Kwan O Tunnel was less than the traffic flow of the Tseung Kwan O Tunnel at the same time last week; but by 7 am By 8 o’clock, the traffic flow increased slightly. It is expected that the usage of the two tunnels will not be stable until a few weeks later. Luo Shupei mentioned that the authorities noticed the day before yesterday that many drivers were hesitant when driving to the Kowloon exit of the tunnel, near the bus stop. It is probably because the road signs are not clear enough, so a message display screen was added that night, showing “No need to change lanes to Kowloon.” , while adding double white lines.
As for the Cha Kwo Ling roundabout, which is considered a traffic black spot, it was very congested on Sunday afternoon, but traffic flowed smoothly on Monday morning. The authorities explained that it was because of a traffic accident the day before yesterday, and because many people tried the new road and the traffic volume That’s 8,000 to 10,000 more than a typical Sunday. Although there was no major traffic jam during rush hour yesterday, there were still cases of illegal parking. Luo Shupei said that the police had towed away at least one vehicle and issued 15 quota tickets yesterday morning, most of which involved trucks. She emphasized that the police will strictly enforce the law against illegal parking in this area. If a traffic accident occurs, special measures will be taken measure.
Originally published on AM730 https://www.am730.com.hk/Local/Diverting traffic from the Blue Tunnel has achieved results – no congestion at Cha Kwo Ling roundabout/352551?utm_source=yahoorss&utm_medium=referral