Construction Highlights

The Central Kowloon Bypass (Yau Ma Tei Section) has a total length of 4.7 km and features a dual three-lane design of carriageways. It connects the Yau Ma Tei Interchange in West Kowloon to the Kai Tak Development Area and the Kowloon Bay road network in East Kowloon, serving as a crucial corridor across central Kowloon. The bypass functions as an alternative express route, significantly reducing traffic flow in the existing congested major east-west traffic corridors. Upon road commissioning, the traffic can bypass the busy Central Kowloon area, significantly reducing travel time. During peak traffic hours, the travel time from Yau Ma Tei to Kowloon Bay can be shortened from approximately 30 minutes to just about 5 minutes. ​