Transport and Logistics Bureau: Northern Metropolis to add 170 kilometres of public roads

The Transport and Logistics Bureau said the Northern Metropolis will add 170 kilometres of public roads, including about 24 kilometres of major trunk roads and about 144 kilometres of district road networks. The Highways Department is designing the Northern Metropolis Road, with a total length of about 24 kilometres, in accordance with smart highway standards; the San Tin section is expected to open two years early in 2034. The Civil Engineering and Development Department will also incorporate smart highway elements into a section of about 7.4 kilometres, with completion expected in 2031.