New Aberdeen Tunnel Bus-Bus Interchange to be Commissioned on July 26, Enhancing Southern District's Travel Options and Efficiency

New Aberdeen Tunnel Bus-Bus Interchange to be commissioned on July 26 to enhance bus service efficiency and passengers' waiting experience

The Transport Department (TD) announced today (July 17) that the new Bus-Bus Interchange (BBI) located at the Wong Chuk Hang portal of the Aberdeen Tunnel will be commissioned on July 26 (Sunday). The bus stop will be named Aberdeen Tunnel Bus-Bus Interchange. The new BBI will provide passengers with a wider selection of interchange routes travelling to and from the Southern District. It will also enhance the passenger waiting environment and improve bus service efficiency.

Following the implementation of "HKeToll", the Government has made good use of the freed-up area at the former Aberdeen Tunnel toll plaza to construct the new BBI. The new BBI has one bus bay each for the Wan Chai bound and Aberdeen bound directions, accommodating six and five buses respectively, and the two sides are connected by an existing footbridge. In addition to bus transfer, passengers may also access the new BBI via Nam Fung Path and Wong Chuk Hang Path for Wan Chai bound andAberdeen bound buses respectively.

The new BBI also provides covered waiting areas, seats and fans, together with route information panels and real-time estimated bus arrival display panels provided by the franchised bus operator. These facilities enhance the waiting experience and provide passengers with more information to plan their journeys.

With effect from July 26 (starting from the first departures of day time routes), 37 bus routes will stop at the new BBI, with interchange discounts available on designated routes:

• 30 existing routes that currently stop at the bus stops outside and/or opposite Wong Chuk Hang Hospital (Citybus route Nos. 37A, 37B, 37X, 38, 42, 42C, 49X, 70, 70P, 72, 72A, N72, 75, 77, 90, 90C, N90, 97, 99, 592 and Cross Harbour route Nos. 107, 107P, 170, N170, 171, 171A, 171P, N171, 671 and 671X);

• Four existing routes plying between Stanley and Central/North Point (Citybus route Nos. 6A, 6X, 65 and 260);

• Two existing morning peak routes from Wah Kwai and South Horizons/Ap Lei Chau to Sai Wan Ho (Citybus route Nos. 77X and 99X); and

• A new whole-day route plying between Tin Wan and Chai Wan (East) (Citybus route No. 770).

A spokesman for the TD said, "As bus routes to and from Stanley can stop at the new BBI, a total of 37 bus routes will be available for interchange there. This covers almost half of the bus routes serving the Southern District and significantly expands the bus network of Stanley. In addition, the introduction of Citybus route No. 770 will facilitate convenient travel for passengers between the Southern District and the vicinity of Chai Wan and Siu Sai Wan. Furthermore, interchange discounts will be offered on designated routes, enabling passengers to select suitable options to reach their destinations."

The TD has briefed the Traffic and Transport Committees of the relevant District Councils on the new bus service arrangements. Appropriate traffic signs and road markings have been put in place at the new BBI to guide passengers and motorists. Members of the public may refer to the bus operator's notices, website and mobile app for route information, interchange discount details and bus stop locations, or pay attention to announcements inside bus compartments.

Upon the commissioning of the new BBI, the existing bus stops outside and opposite Wong Chuk Hang Hospital will be renamed "Wong Chuk Hang Hospital/Complex for the Elderly" and will remain in operation.

The Transport Department (TD) announced today (July 17) that the new Bus-Bus Interchange (BBI) located at the Wong Chuk Hang portal of the Aberdeen Tunnel will be commissioned on July 26 (Sunday). The bus stop will be named Aberdeen Tunnel Bus-Bus Interchange. The new BBI will provide passengers with a wider selection of interchange routes travelling to and from Southern District. It will also enhance the passenger waiting environment and improve bus service efficiency. Following the implementation of "HKeToll", the Government has made good use of the freed-up area at the former Aberdeen Tunnel toll plaza to construct the new BBI. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Transport Department (TD) announced today (July 17) that the new Bus-Bus Interchange (BBI) located at the Wong Chuk Hang portal of the Aberdeen Tunnel will be commissioned on July 26 (Sunday). The bus stop will be named Aberdeen Tunnel Bus-Bus Interchange. The new BBI will provide passengers with a wider selection of interchange routes travelling to and from Southern District. It will also enhance the passenger waiting environment and improve bus service efficiency. The introduction of new Citybus route No. 770 to the new BBI will facilitate convenient travel for passengers between Southern District and the vicinity of Chai Wan and Siu Sai Wan. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Transport Department (TD) announced today (July 17) that the new Bus-Bus Interchange (BBI) located at the Wong Chuk Hang portal of the Aberdeen Tunnel will be commissioned on July 26 (Sunday). The bus stop will be named Aberdeen Tunnel Bus-Bus Interchange. The new BBI will provide passengers with a wider selection of interchange routes travelling to and from Southern District. It will also enhance the passenger waiting environment and improve bus service efficiency. The new BBI is equipped with seats for passenger convenience. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Transport Department (TD) announced today (July 17) that the new Bus-Bus Interchange (BBI) located at the Wong Chuk Hang portal of the Aberdeen Tunnel will be commissioned on July 26 (Sunday). The bus stop will be named Aberdeen Tunnel Bus-Bus Interchange. The new BBI will provide passengers with a wider selection of interchange routes travelling to and from Southern District. It will also enhance the passenger waiting environment and improve bus service efficiency. The new BBI is equipped with fans for passenger convenience. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Transport Department (TD) announced today (July 17) that the new Bus-Bus Interchange (BBI) located at the Wong Chuk Hang portal of the Aberdeen Tunnel will be commissioned on July 26 (Sunday). The bus stop will be named Aberdeen Tunnel Bus-Bus Interchange. The new BBI will provide passengers with a wider selection of interchange routes travelling to and from Southern District. It will also enhance the passenger waiting environment and improve bus service efficiency. The new BBI is equipped with signages, information displays and other facilities for passenger convenience. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Transport Department (TD) announced today (July 17) that the new Bus-Bus Interchange (BBI) located at the Wong Chuk Hang portal of the Aberdeen Tunnel will be commissioned on July 26 (Sunday). The bus stop will be named Aberdeen Tunnel Bus-Bus Interchange. The new BBI will provide passengers with a wider selection of interchange routes travelling to and from Southern District. It will also enhance the passenger waiting environment and improve bus service efficiency. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Government welcomes passage of Huanggang Port Hong Kong Port Area Bill

The Government today (July 17) welcomed the passage of the Huanggang Port Hong Kong Port Area Bill by the Legislative Council (LegCo). The smooth passage of the Bill marks an important milestone in implementing the relevant authorisation of the Central Authorities, providing the legal basis for implementing the colocation arrangement at the redeveloped Huanggang Port, and signifies a crucial step forward in the preparatory work for the opening of the Port.

The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPCSC) passed the decision to authorise the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) to exercise jurisdiction over the Huanggang Port Hong Kong Port Area and Related Extended Areas (collectively referred to as the Hong Kong Port Area) on June 26. Subsequently, the State Council issued an Official Reply on July 8, stipulating the specific co-ordinates and area of the Hong Kong Port Area, and agreeing that the Hong Kong Port Area is to be commissioned beginning at 00.00 hours of July 31, 2026, and is to be subject to the jurisdiction of the HKSAR in accordance with the laws of the HKSAR. To ensure that the authorisation of the Central Authorities is duly implemented, the HKSAR Government is obliged to complete the relevant local legislative work before July 31.

The Huanggang Port Hong Kong Port Area Ordinance will be gazetted on July 20 and come into effect on July 31, providing the legal basis for the HKSAR to establish the Hong Kong Port Area at the Huanggang Port and to exercise jurisdiction over the area in accordance with the law. To facilitate the actual operation of the Hong Kong Port Area, the Government will also make various pieces of subsidiary legislation for matters concerning the administration of the Hong Kong Port Area as a closed area, the designation of detention facilities, supporting arrangements for traffic and transport management, and provision of public mobile radiocommunications services, etc. After the Ordinance has been gazetted, the Government will make the various relevant pieces of subsidiary legislation in accordance with the established procedures, ensuring that they come into operation simultaneously with the commissioning of the Hong Kong Port Area on July 31. The subsidiary legislation will thereafter be tabled before the LegCo for negative vetting at its first meeting after the Council resumes.

The Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, said, "The redevelopment of Huanggang Port is a key project through which the HKSAR Government proactively aligns with the country's 15th Five-Year Plan, better integrates into and serves the overall development of the country, and advances the connectivity of infrastructure in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. At the same time, Huanggang Port is also an important project to improve people's livelihood. Getting the Port ready for a smooth opening at an early date is the expectation of the general public and the common goal of the governments of Hong Kong and Shenzhen, so as to facilitate cross-boundary travel and the two-way flow of people between the two places. The Ordinance provides a solid legal basis for the HKSAR to establish the Hong Kong Port Area at the Huanggang Port and exercise jurisdiction in accordance with the law, marking our full implementation of the NPCSC's Decision and the State Council's Official Reply."

He continued, "I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the LegCo for the intensive and highly efficient scrutiny it has conducted since the introduction of the Bill into the LegCo on July 15. The House Committee held a special meeting yesterday (July 16) to conduct nearly four hours of thorough and in-depth discussion on the Bill and the relevant subsidiary legislation, and the LegCo also convened a special meeting today to resume the Second Reading debate on the Bill. I am particularly grateful to the President of the LegCo, the Hon Starry Lee, the Chairman of the House Committee, the Hon Chan Chun-ying, and all LegCo Members for their full support. I would also like to express my sincere thanks to the team of the LegCo Secretariat for their hard work."

The redeveloped Huanggang Port will implement the colocation arrangement and the novel "collaborative inspection and joint clearance" mode to further enhance the passenger clearance experience and efficiency. The clearance time at the redeveloped Huanggang Port will be significantly reduced from around 30 minutes at the existing Lok Ma Chau/Huanggang Port to approximately five minutes. The design flow of the redeveloped Huanggang Port will increase to 200 000 passenger trips per day, and could be further increased to about 300 000 upon the future commissioning of the Northern Link Spur Line of the MTR Corporation Limited.

The smooth passage of the Bill has created favourable conditions for the early opening of the Port. With the official establishment of the Hong Kong Port Area, the HKSAR Government and the Shenzhen side will be able to fully commence the subsequent preparatory work, including a series of joint system tests, trials and drills, to ensure that all facilities and operational arrangements are sound, comprehensive, and ready, with a view to enabling the Huanggang Port to be officially open to the public at an early date for the benefit of residents of both places.

The HKSAR Government will continue to work closely with the People's Government of Guangdong Province and the Shenzhen Municipal People's Government to press ahead with the various preparatory tasks at full steam. Upon confirmation by both sides that the Port is ready for safe and smooth operation, the Governments of Guangdong and Hong Kong will finalise the official opening date of the Huanggang Port and make timely announcements to the public.

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