Delayed Hong Kong tunnel cost climbing

Costs are climbing for a new road tunnel connection in Hong Kong. After a reassessment on the Tseung Kwan O-Lam Tin tunnel (Tseung-Lam tunnel) development project, the project cost increased from US$1.05 billion to $1.92 billion. The expected completion time has also been delayed from 2020 to 2021. The 4.2km tunnel will feature two lanes. The project is intended to reduce traffic congestion in Tseung Kwan O area during peak hours. Hong Kong’s Transport and Housing Bureau hopes to obtain approval from the Fi
March 4, 2016 Read time: 1 min
Costs are climbing for a new road tunnel connection in Hong Kong. After a reassessment on the Tseung Kwan O-Lam Tin tunnel (Tseung-Lam tunnel) development project, the project cost increased from US$1.05 billion to $1.92 billion. The expected completion time has also been delayed from 2020 to 2021. The 4.2km tunnel will feature two lanes. The project is intended to reduce traffic congestion in Tseung Kwan O area during peak hours. Hong Kong’s Transport and Housing Bureau hopes to obtain approval from the Finance Committee to release the additional funds needed in the current legislative session.
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