Government to take over Tai Lam Tunnel and substantially reduce its tolls on May 31, followed by HKeToll to be implemented from 5am (with photos/video)
The Transport Department (TD) today (May 28) announced that the Government will take over the Tai Lam Tunnel (TLT) at 0.00am on May 31 (this Saturday) and substantially reduce its tolls for all vehicle types upon the takeover, followed by the implementation of the HKeToll free-flow tolling service from 5am on the same day. Motorists and members of the public should take heed of relevant temporary traffic and transport arrangements.
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Government to take over Tai Lam Tunnel and substantially reduce its tolls on May 31, followed by HKeToll to be implemented from 5am (with photos/video) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Government to take over Tai Lam Tunnel and substantially reduce its tolls on May 31, followed by HKeToll to be implemented from 5am (with photos/video) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
New tolls for TLT
Starting from 0.00am on May 31, time-varying tolls will be applied to private cars and motorcycles at the TLT. Tolls for private cars in the peak, normal and off-peak time slots from Monday to Saturday will be $45, $30 and $18 respectively, with a fixed toll of $18 throughout the day for Sunday and general holidays. For motorcycles, their toll for all time slots is set at 40 per cent of the private car toll, i.e. between $7.2 and $18. Taxis and other commercial vehicles (such as goods vehicles and buses) will continue to have a fixed toll on all days: $28 for taxis and $43 for other commercial vehicles. Motorists may refer to the toll displays added at the TLT or the TD's HKeMobility mobile application for real-time toll information.
A spokesman for the TD said, "The Government devised the new tolls for the TLT according to four major principles, namely traffic management needs, 'user pays', public transport first and efficiency first. New tolls for all vehicle types will be lower than current tolls by 22 to 80 per cent. Among them, private cars will be charged $13 to $40 less in different time slots. Taxis will be charged $30 less. Commercial vehicles such as goods vehicles and buses will even be charged $21 to $170 less. New tolls will optimise the TLT's spare capacity while ensuring smooth tunnel flow and alleviating congestion on alternative routes, such as Tuen Mun Road, and promote the flow of people and goods between New Territories West/North and urban areas, thereby bringing benefits to the public at large and all sectors of the community. Upon the takeover of the TLT, the HKeToll will be implemented at all government-tolled tunnels, providing motorists with a smoother road experience."
At 0.00am on May 31, the TLT will briefly stop operation for about five minutes to facilitate the updating of toll collection facilities. Manual or Autotoll toll collection will temporarily remain until 3am. From 3am to 5am, the TLT will be fully closed for the switchover works, and it will reopen at 5am with the implementation of the HKeToll without having to stop or queue for payment.
The TD reminds motorists who have yet to apply for an HKeToll vehicle tag and account to do so as soon as possible. Of note, all toll tickets, promotion and coupons provided by the franchisee now will be terminated upon the expiry of its franchise. Further, disabled drivers will be temporarily required to show their letter issued by the TD to toll collectors from 0.00am to 3am on that day for toll exemption, while their identity will be automatically recognised by the HKeToll after its implementation.
Traffic and transport arrangements
Following the implementation of the HKeToll, all manual and Autotoll toll lanes will be cancelled. The urban bound of the toll plaza will be adjusted to three lanes, the same as the upstream road sections, whereas the Yuen Long bound will be adjusted to four lanes. Relevant departments will remove all toll booths and toll islands later and adjust the arrangement of traffic lanes.
To tie in with the launch of the HKeToll, temporary traffic and transport arrangements will be implemented in phases in the vicinity of the TLT from 1am on May 31. From 1am to 3am, part of the lanes of the toll plaza and all slip roads to the TLT via Tsing Long Highway will be closed in phases. From 3am to 5am, the TLT and all slip road entrances will be fully closed, and motorists should opt for Tuen Mun Road:
Yuen Long entrances
Two lanes on the left of Yuen Long Highway northbound near Pok Oi Interchange to Tsing Long Highway will be closed. Motorists should keep to the right on Yuen Long Highway to the Fairview Park Boulevard Roundabout and turn around to Tuen Mun Road for the urban area;
Two lanes on the right of San Tin Highway southbound connecting to Tsing Long Highway will be closed. Motorists should turn left to Yuen Long Highway and Tuen Mun Road for the urban area;
The slip road of Kam Tin Road westbound connecting to Tsing Long Highway will be closed. Motorists should use Kam Tin Road, Yuen Long Highway and Tuen Mun Road for the urban area; and
The slip road of Pat Heung Road to the TLT toll plaza will be closed. Motorists should use Pat Heung Road and turn around to Route Twisk for the urban area.
Urban entrances
The three lanes on the right of Ting Kau Bridge northbound connecting to the TLT will be closed. Motorists should keep to the left to Tuen Mun Road for Yuen Long; and
The link road on the left of Tuen Mun Road westbound near Ting Kau Bridge to the TLT will be closed. Motorists should keep to the right of Tuen Mun Road for Yuen Long.
During the temporary closure of the TLT, the bus stops at the toll plaza will be temporarily suspended, affecting a total of three overnight bus routes: KMB Route Nos. N269 (Tin Tsz Estate - Mei Foo) and N368 (Yuen Long (West) - Central (Macau Ferry)) as well as Long Win Bus Route No. NA43 (Fanling (Luen Wo Hui) - Hong Kong Port of Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Public Transport Interchange). They will be diverted via Yuen Long Highway and Tuen Mun Road, and temporary bus stops will be set up at the Tuen Mun Road Bus-Bus Interchange. The TD has informed the bus companies concerned of the arrangements, and passengers should refer to the notices issued by the operators for details.
Appeal
Motorists and members of the public are urged to pay heed to the above traffic and transport arrangements, plan their journeys in advance by using alternative routes such as Tuen Mun Road or Route Twisk, and allow sufficient travelling time.
The TD has stepped up publicity since May to introduce the implementation of new tolls and the HKeToll to motorists and the transport trades via TV and radio Announcements in the Public Interest, website (www.td.gov.hk), the Agent T Facebook page (www.facebook.com/AgentT.hk), the HKeMobility and HKeToll mobile applications, variable message signs on major roads, tunnel broadcasts, posters and leaflets in phases. Relevant departments will also put up adequate traffic signs and make road markings to remind motorists of the arrangements.
Relevant departments and the TD are well prepared for the takeover of the TLT, including the completion of the condition survey and inspection of tunnel facilities. In case of inclement weather or on-site conditions that prevent the necessary works from commencing or being completed as scheduled, the TD will make an announcement accordingly. Motorists and members of the public are advised to keep abreast of the latest traffic news through radio and television broadcasts, the TD's website and the HKeMobility.
Government to take over Tai Lam Tunnel and substantially reduce its tolls on May 31, followed by HKeToll to be implemented from 5am (with photos/video) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Government to take over Tai Lam Tunnel and substantially reduce its tolls on May 31, followed by HKeToll to be implemented from 5am (with photos/video) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
FEHD releases fourth batch of gravidtrap indexes for Aedes albopictus in May
The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) today (May 21) released the fourth batch of gravidtrap indexes and density indexes for Aedes albopictus in May, covering 12 survey areas, as follows:
District |
Survey Area |
May 2026 |
First Phase Gravidtrap Index |
First Phase Density Index |
Eastern |
Shau Kei Wan and Sai Wan Ho |
9.1% |
1.4 |
Islands |
Tung Chung |
2.0% |
1.0 |
Kowloon City |
Hung Hom and To Kwa Wan |
6.7% |
1.5 |
Tai Po |
Tai Po East |
2.2% |
2.0 |
Tai Po West |
15.5% |
1.0 |
Tuen Mun |
Tuen Mun South |
9.1% |
1.4 |
District |
Survey Area |
May 2026 |
Area Gravidtrap Index |
Area Density Index |
Central and Western |
Kennedy Town and Shek Tong Tsui |
16.8% |
1.3 |
Eastern |
Chai Wan |
15.4% |
1.0 |
North Point and Quarry Bay |
18.9% |
1.4 |
Southern |
Aberdeen and Ap Lei Chau |
20.8% |
1.7 |
Sha Tin |
Sha Tin Town Centre and Fo Tan |
18.3% |
1.4 |
Tsuen Wan |
Tsuen Wan Town |
6.9% |
2.3 |
The fourth batch of gravidtrap indexes for Aedes albopictus in May includes First Phase Gravidtrap Indexes covering six survey areas and Area Gravidtrap Indexes covering six survey areas. Among which, six survey areas recorded gravidtrap indexes above 10 per cent, while Aberdeen and Ap Lei Chau in Southern District recorded a gravidtrap index above 20 per cent. Meanwhile, the gravidtrap indexes of six survey areas, namely Kennedy Town and Shek Tong Tsui in Central and Western District; North Point and Quarry Bay in Eastern District; Shau Kei Wan and Sai Wan Ho in Eastern District; Aberdeen and Ap Lei Chau in Southern District; Tai Po East in Tai Po District; and Tuen Mun South in Tuen Mun District, have recorded a decrease as compared to the indexes recorded in the last survey period, reflecting the progress of relevant mosquito control work.
With reference to the data from the past few years, the gravidtrap indexes start to rise from April or May every year. The actual timing and extent of the rise are affected by factors like weather conditions and rainfall. The average temperature and rainfall recorded in April this year were higher than those in the same period last year, creating favourable conditions for mosquito growth and breeding. As a result, the rise in gravidtrap indexes occurred earlier this year. With the increase in rainfall in May, the gravidtrap indexes are expected to rise further.
For survey areas which recorded indexes exceeding 10 per cent, in accordance with the mechanism implemented by the FEHD in response to the chikungunya fever (CF) situation (i.e. strengthening mosquito control work in areas with a gravidtrap index between 10 per cent and 20 per cent, instead of 20 per cent or above under the original mechanism), the FEHD is collaborating with relevant departments and stakeholders to identify locations with high mosquito infestations and carry out intensive and targeted mosquito control measures. The FEHD has initiated two prosecutions against the relevant construction site contractors following the discovery of mosquito breeding at construction sites in Tai Po District and Southern District. Moreover, following the discovery of stagnant water or stagnant water containers in a park, a construction site, a private housing estate, a clinic and a private premises in Tai Po District, Central and Western District, as well as Southern District, the FEHD has issued five statutory notices to the responsible persons-in-charge, requiring the clearance of such items within a specified timeframe. The FEHD, the relevant departments and stakeholders are following up on the mosquito control work, and will also organise exhibitions, distribute leaflets and posters, and notify residential estates that have subscribed to the gravidtrap Rapid Alert System, advising property management agents and residents to stay vigilant and work together in taking mosquito prevention and elimination measures. In addition, the FEHD will strengthen the monitoring of the gravidtrap index in the areas to review the effectiveness of the mosquito control work.
Public participation is crucial to the effective control of mosquito problems. The FEHD appeals to members of the public to continue to work together in strengthening personal mosquito control measures, including:
tidy up their premises and check for any accumulation of water inside the premises;
remove all unnecessary water collections and eliminate the sources;
check household items (those placed in outdoor and open areas in particular), such as refuse containers, vases, air conditioner drip trays, and laundry racks to prevent stagnant water;
change water in flower vases and scrub their inner surfaces thoroughly, and remove water in saucers under potted plants at least once a week;
properly cover all containers that hold water to prevent mosquitoes from accessing the water;
properly dispose of articles that can contain water, such as disposable meal boxes and empty cans; and
scrub drains and surface sewers with alkaline detergent at least once a week to remove any mosquito eggs.
Starting in August 2025, following the completion of the surveillance of individual survey areas, and once the latest gravidtrap index and the density index are available, the FEHD has been disseminating relevant information through press releases, its website and social media. It aims to allow members of the public to quickly grasp the mosquito infestation situation and strengthen mosquito control efforts, thereby reducing the risk of CF transmission.
Following recommendations from the World Health Organization and taking into account the local situation in Hong Kong, the FEHD sets up gravidtraps in districts where mosquito-borne diseases have been recorded in the past, as well as in densely populated places such as housing estates, hospitals and schools to monitor the breeding and distribution of Aedes albopictus mosquitoes, which can transmit CF and dengue fever. At present, the FEHD has set up gravidtraps in 62 survey areas of the community, with a surveillance period of two weeks. During the surveillance period, the FEHD will collect the gravidtraps once a week. After the first week of surveillance, the FEHD will immediately examine the glue boards inside the retrieved gravidtraps for the presence of adult Aedine mosquitoes to compile the Gravidtrap Index (First Phase) and Density Index (First Phase). At the end of the second week of surveillance, the FEHD will instantly check the glue boards for the presence of adult Aedine mosquitoes. Data from the two weeks of surveillance will be combined to obtain the Area Gravidtrap Index and the Area Density Index. The gravidtrap and density indexes for Aedes albopictus in different survey areas, as well as information on mosquito prevention and control measures, are available on the department's webpage (www.fehd.gov.hk/english/pestcontrol/dengue_fever/Dengue_Fever_Gravidtrap_Index_Update.html#).
FEHD releases fourth batch of gravidtrap indexes for Aedes albopictus in May Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
FEHD releases fourth batch of gravidtrap indexes for Aedes albopictus in May Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
FEHD releases fourth batch of gravidtrap indexes for Aedes albopictus in May Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
FEHD releases fourth batch of gravidtrap indexes for Aedes albopictus in May Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
FEHD releases fourth batch of gravidtrap indexes for Aedes albopictus in May Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
