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]
Overview | |
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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.
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