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Hong Kong tunnel project

A new tunnel link, in Hong Kong will reduce traffic congestion and speed the city's flow of vehicles.
February 20, 2012 Read time: 1 min
Officials are seen at the tunnels groundbreaking ceremony
A new tunnel link, in Hong Kong will reduce traffic congestion and speed the city's flow of vehicles. The 300m long tunnel project is costing US$514.5 million and is due for completion by 2017, with work also including construction of the necessary road links. Construction of the Central-Wan Chai Bypass is being carried out by joint venture Chun Wo-CRGL-MBEC, which is headed by Chun Wo Holdings and includes 890 China Railway. The project was awarded by Hong Kong's Highways Department.

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