Hong Kong – Zhuhai – Macao Bridge Hong Kong Link Road

(updated as at 10.1.2012)

Project Title:

Hong Kong – Zhuhai – Macao Bridge Hong Kong Link Road

Consultant:

Ove Arup & Partners Hong Kong Limited

Expected Construction Commencement Date:

As Soon As Possible

Expected Construction Completion Date :

2016

Estimated Project Cost:

Under Review

Project Objective:

In order to connect the Hong Kong’s traffic network with the Hong Kong – Zhuhai – Macao Bridge (HZMB) directly and effectively, a series of strategic transport facilities will be implemented within Hong Kong territory. The proposed Hong Kong Link Road (HKLR) is one of these important facilities. It is 12km long connecting the HZMB Main Bridge at the HKSAR Boundary with the Hong Kong Boundary Crossing Facilities (HKBCF) situated at the north eastern waters of the Hong Kong International Airport, opening a new and direct connection route between Hong Kong, Macao and the Western Pearl River Delta.

The HKLR will be completed in phase with that of the HZMB Main Bridge, the HKBCF and the Tuen Mun – Chek Lap Kok Link (TM–CLKL) southern connection.

Description:

The project includes:-

1. a dual 3-lane highway connecting the proposed HZMB Main Bridge at the HKSAR boundary with the HKBCF; and
2. associated civil, structural, geotechnical, marine, environmental protection, landscaping, drainage works, street lighting, traffic aids (including sign gantries), water mains and fire hydrants, traffic control and surveillance system and E&M works.

HKLR Alignment:

Key Features:

1. Using Long Span Sea Viaduct

   The western sea viaduct will be composed of long span bridge sections with main spans in the range of 75-180 metres. The level of the sea viaduct will be raised when it passes over the navigation channel in order to provide a vertical clearance of 41m. There will be a provision of turnaround facility on this dual 3-lane highway for emergency and operational uses.
   

2. Adopting Specific Measures to Minimize Impacts to the Natural Environment

   To the east of the sea viaduct section, the HKLR enters into the water channel between the Hong Kong International Airport and the north Lantau Island. Several measures of the HKLR have been adopted to minimize disturbance to the existing natural environment. These include avoiding the viaduct to touch the existing shoreline of the Lantau Island by adopting longer span lengths to cross over the archeological site at Sha Lo Wan Headland, minimizing the number of piers at Sha Lo Wan to reduce visual impact, sinking pile caps of the viaduct to the sea bed to minimize disturbance to the existing current flow and shifting the viaduct to the airport island as soon as the constraints from the airport is cleared.
   

3. Tunnel Section Equipped with Ventilation and Related Facilities

   Ventilation facilities and associated tunnel operation and maintenance facilities will be provided for this 1 km tunnel section of HKLR passes under the Scenic Hill.

4. Provision of Landscaping Works for At Grade Road

   This 1.6 km at grade road will run along the eastern shoreline of the Airport Island with provision of extensive landscaping works.

5. Formation of a Strategic Road Network

   As an integral part of the HZMB project, HKLR will be effectively connected to the HZMB Main Bridge, the nearby Hong Kong International Airport, as well as the Tuen Mun and North Lantau area, to form a strategic road network to maximize the efficiency of the HZMB and to achieve an overall effectiveness and efficiency.
   

Driver’s View on Hong Kong Link Road  (Computer Simulated Image)

1. At Grade Road in Eastern Airport Island

   

Current Situation :

We gazetted the project on 12 June 2009 under the “Town Planning Ordinance” (Press Releases and G.N.3600) and on 7 August 2009 under the “Roads (Works, Use and Compensation) Ordinance” ( Press Release and G.N. 4890 ).

The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) approved the environmental impact assessment (EIA) report of the project on 23 October 2009, and issued the Environmental Permit on 4 November 2009.  Although the Court of First Instance ruled on 18 April 2011 quashing EPD’s approval of the above EIA report and issuance of the permit, the Court of Appeal allowed EPD’s appeal on 27 September 2011.  The concerned EIA report and permit therefore maintain valid.

Prequalification applications for the Contract No. HY/2011/03 Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong Link Road – Section between Scenic Hill and Hong Kong Boundary Crossing Facilities were invited on 3 June 2011 while prequalified tenderers were invited to tender on 23 September 2011. The works are expected to commence as soon as possible.

Prequalification applications for the Contract No. HY/2011/09 Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong Link Road – Section between HKSAR Boundary and Scenic Hill were invited on 22 July 2011 while prequalified tenderers were invited to tender on 28 October 2011. The works are expected to commence as soon as possible.

The Chief Executive-in-Council on 18 October 2011 approved the amendment of the Chek Lap Kok Outline Zoning Plan under the Town Planning Ordinance, and authorized the road scheme of the HZMB HKLR under the Roads (Works, Use and Compensation) Ordinance.

The LegCo Finance Committee approved the funding for the detailed design and construction of the HZMB HKLR on 18 November 2011.

Related Site:

1. Updated and more detailed project information for HKLR
2. Transport and Housing Bureau
   Cross Boundary Traffic
3. Consultation with Hong Kong Construction Association
   Presentation Material (18 Nov 2009)
4. Environmental impact assessment report and environmental permit
5. RTHK TV Programme「世紀藍圖」   
   Episode 1 : Hong Kong – Zhuhai – Macao Bridge (Cantonese only)
6. Draft Environmental Requirements for the purpose of Contract No. HY/2011/03
   
   

Related Papers:

1. Legislative Council Transport Panel Paper
   1. Meeting on 27 May 2005: Hong Kong - Zhuhai - Macao Bridge and North Lantau Highway Connection
      CB(1)1605/04-05(03)
      CB(1)1742/04-05(01) – supplementary information
   2. Meeting on 25 April 2008: Hong Kong - Zhuhai - Macao Bridge - Hong Kong Boundary Crossing Facilities and the Link Road in Hong Kong
      CB(1)1317/07-08(04)

   3. Meeting on 26 October 2011: Latest Progress of Hong Kong - Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Infrastructure Projects in Hong Kong
      CB(1)126/11-12(01)

2. Legislative Council Public works Subcommittee Paper
   1. Meeting on 29 October 2003: Hong Kong - Zhuhai - Macao Bridge Hong Kong Section and North Lantau Highway Connection - investigation and preliminary design
      PWSC(2003-04)49

   2. Meeting on 8 November 2011: Hong Kong - Zhuhai - Macao Bridge Hong Kong Hong Kong Link Road
      PWSC(2011-12)31

3. District Council Paper
   1. Islands District Council on 2 June 2005: Hong Kong Section of Hong Kong - Zhuhai - Macao Bridge and the North Lantau Highway Connection
      IDC paper no. 60/2005 (Chinese version only)
   2. Islands District Council on 17 October 2005: Hong Kong - Zhuhai - Macao Bridge - North Lantau Highway Connection
      IDC paper no. 108/2005 (Chinese version only)
   3. Islands District Council on 17 April 2009: Hong Kong - Zhuhai - Macao Bridge - Hong Kong Link Road & Hong Kong Boundary Crossing Facilities and Tuen Mun - Chek Lap Kok Link
      IDC paper no. 47/2009
   4. Islands District Council on 8 September 2009: Hong Kong - Zhuhai - Macao Bridge Hong Kong Link Road & Hong Kong Boundary Crossing Facilities and Tuen Mun - Chek Lap Kok Link - Environmental Impact Assessment
      IDC Paper no. 91/2009 (Chinese version only)

 

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