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Project Objective :
Tuen Mun Road, which forms part of Route 9, is the major link between Tuen Mun and Kowloon. This will be particularly so upon the commissioning of the Hong Kong - Shenzhen Western Corridor / Deep Bay Link in 2007. It has been in service for more than twenty five years and is now in a condition beyond economical repair. Reconstructing the road will minimize repair works, hence disturbance to road users. In addition, the road was designed and constructed in the mid-seventies. There is a need to bring the road up to the current standards as far as practicable.

Construction Commencement Date :
30 Oct 2008

Commissioning Date :
2014 (Anticipated)

Approved Project Cost (HK$Million):
4620

Project Location :

Current Contract No./ Contract Title
HY/2007/09 Reconstruction and Improvement of Tuen Mun Road - Eastern Section
HY/2007/10 Reconstruction and Improvement of Tuen Mun Road - Tai Lam Section
HY/2007/10 Reconstruction and Improvement of Tuen Mun Road - Tai Lam Section


Reference:
Highway Department, Hong Kong SAR Government
http://www.hyd.gov.hk/eng/major/road/projects/6746th/index.htm

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Reconstruction and Improvement of Tuen Mun Road - Eastern Section



Official Contract Website:
http://www.tmre.com.hk/TMRE/Project.htm

"Area of works under Reconstruction and Improvement of Tuen Mun Road – Eastern Section inclusively covers east of Tsing Lung Tau Bridge."

The scope of the works of the contract includes the following major items

• reconstruction and re-alignment of 6.8km section of Tuen Mun Road between Tsuen Wan and Tsing Lung Tau to current expressway standards;

• widening of sections of the existing at-grade carriageways and vehicular bridges and highway structures including Tsing Lung Tau Bridge, Telford Bridge, Ting Kau Viaduct and Yau Kom Tau Bridge; and widening the eastern end of Sham Tseng Viaduct eastbound carriageway to meet current expressway standard with the associated provision of hardshoulders and verges;

• re-provisioning and modification of existing footbridges ;

• improvement of Sham Tseng Interchange;

• replacement of the existing road restraint system with new types of parapets and roadside barriers;

• installation of noise barrier or semi-noise enclosures along Tuen Mun Road at Tsuen Wan, Yau Kom Tau, Sham Tseng and Anglers' Beach;

• ancillary works including slope, drainage, landscaping, water and utility works; installation of traffic control surveillance and fire fighting systems; modification of direction signs to current expressway standard; natural terrain hazard mitigation measures ; and provision of catchwater decking.

 

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Apr 2009 - Eastern Section

Source: http://www.tmre.com.hk/TMRE/PHOTOfiles/photo-APR09.htm

 

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May 2009 - Eastern Section

Source: http://www.tmre.com.hk/TMRE/PHOTOfiles/photo-May09.htm

 

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Source: http://www.tmre.com.hk/TMRE/PHOTOfiles/photo-jun09.htm

 

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A time lapse ride on Tune Mun Road from Tuen Mun travelling east to Tsuen Wan in May 2009.