Central - Wan Chai Bypass and Island Eastern Corridor Link
(updated as at 31.12.2011)
Project Title :
Central - Wan Chai Bypass and Island Eastern Corridor Link
Consultant :
AECOM Asia Co. Ltd.
Construction Commencement Date :
December 2009
Commissioning Date :
2017
Approved Project Cost ($Million):
28,105 (MOD price)
Project Objective :
The proposed Central - Wan Chai Bypass and Island Eastern Corridor Link forms part of an east-west strategic route along the north shore of Hong Kong Island, which is required to alleviate the traffic congestion along the existing Gloucester Road - Harcourt Road - Connaught Road Central corridor.
Description :
The proposed Central - Wan Chai Bypass and Island Eastern Corridor Link is a 4.5 km long dual three-lane trunk road with a 3.7 km long tunnel. It will link up the Rumsey Street Flyover at Central with the Island Eastern Corridor at North Point near City Garden.
The major elements of the project include:
- road tunnels and elevated roads;
- associated slip roads and approach roads to the tunnels;
- electrical and mechanical systems, including traffic control and surveillance systems;
- ancillary buildings for tunnel administration and ventilation; and
- ancillary works including noise barriers, drainage and landscaping works.
Related Sites :
- For further details of the project, please refer to
- Notice under Roads (Works, Use and Compensation) Ordinance published in Government Gazette
- EIA Report
- Public Forum (19 July 2008) - Construction of Central - Wan Chai Bypass and Island Eastern Corridor Link (Trunk Road) in Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter and ex-Wan Chai Public Cargo Working Area
- Public Forum (25 October 2008) – Central – Wan Chai Bypass and Island Eastern Corridor Link
- Information Paper on Reprovisioning Arrangements of Affected Moorings and Anchorage during Trunk Road Construction at the Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter
- Report on Construction of the Trunk Road Tunnel in Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter and ex-Wan Chai Public Cargo Working Area
- Consultation with Hong Kong Construction Association
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