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New Kowloon Bypass Cuts Travel Time to Just 5 Minutes

12/29/2025

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The Yau Ma Tei section of the Central Kowloon Bypass opened, reducing commuter travel time from 30 minutes to five minutes.
Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan praised the project as a demonstration of the "Hong Kong spirit," noting the complex construction that involved elevated flyovers and tunnel blasting across seven MTR lines.
Despite its success, the bypass has been criticized for inadequate signage.
The Kowloon Bay section is expected to open in 2026, completing the bypass.

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The Yau Ma Tei section of the Central Kowloon Bypass opened, reducing commuter travel time from 30 minutes to five minutes.
Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan praised the project as a demonstration of the "Hong Kong spirit," noting the complex construction that involved elevated flyovers and tunnel blasting across seven MTR lines.
Despite its success, the bypass has been criticized for inadequate signage.
The Kowloon Bay section is expected to open in 2026, completing the bypass.