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New Kowloon Bypass Cuts Travel Time to 12 Minutes

12/21/2025

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The Hong Kong government opened the Yau Ma Tei section of the Central Kowloon Bypass, cutting travel time from 65 to 12 minutes.
The 4.7 km dual three-lane carriageway connects Yau Ma Tei and Kowloon Bay to ease congestion.
The government will charge a toll of HK$8, waived until the Kowloon Bay section is completed next year.
Three new bus services will operate alongside rerouted ones, with more routes planned.

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The Hong Kong government opened the Yau Ma Tei section of the Central Kowloon Bypass, cutting travel time from 65 to 12 minutes.
The 4.7 km dual three-lane carriageway connects Yau Ma Tei and Kowloon Bay to ease congestion.
The government will charge a toll of HK$8, waived until the Kowloon Bay section is completed next year.
Three new bus services will operate alongside rerouted ones, with more routes planned.