Shing Mun Tunnels
| Overview | |
|---|---|
Vehicular | |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 5.9 km (3.7 mi) |
| No. of lanes | 4 lanes (2 lanes per direction) |
| Operating speed | 70 km/h (45 mph) |
| Shing Mun Tunnels | ||
|---|---|---|
Hanyu Pinyin Chéngmén Suìdào | | |
| Yue: Cantonese | ||
| Yale Romanization | sing4 mun4 seui6 dou6 | |
| Jyutping | sing4 mun4 seoi6 dou6 | |
The Shing Mun Tunnels are a system of tunnels and viaducts in the New Territories, Hong Kong connecting the new towns of Tsuen Wan to the west and Sha Tin to the east. They are a part of Route 9 and the Tsuen Wan entrance is the reset point (As Route 9 is apparently a loop) of Route 9.[1][2]
Construction started on 11 February 1987 and the tunnels opened on 20 April 1990. They are made up of three sections, each with twin two-lane tunnels (one each way). The westerly pair passes through
The tunnels lead to Cheung Pei Shan Road and connect Wo Yi Hop Interchange in Tsuen Wan, and Shing Mun Tunnel Road in the east which links Tai Wai Road and ends at Tai Po Road.
The Shing Mun Tunnels are currently managed by Greater Lucky (H.K.) Company Limited.[3]
History
The Shing Mun Tunnels were formally named as such on 19 May 1987, when the name was approved by the Sha Tin District Board.[4] The tunnels were formally inaugurated by Governor David Wilson on 19 April 1990.[5]
See also
References
- ^ "Shing Mun Tunnels Viaducts". Retrieved 17 April 2016.
- ^ "表 4. 5 城門隧道交通量". Retrieved 17 April 2016.
- ^ "Transport in Hong Kong > Tunnels & Bridges". Retrieved 17 April 2016.
- ^ "Tunnel named". South China Morning Post. 20 May 1987. p. 3.
- ^ Signy, Helen (20 April 1990). "Governor denies he 'crawled'". South China Morning Post. p. 8.
External links
- "Shing Mun Tunnel – Tsuen Wan". Film Services Office. fso-tela.gov.hk. Archived from the original on 24 October 2007. Retrieved 17 March 2008.
| Preceded by Cheung Pei Shan Road |
Hong Kong Route 9 Shing Mun Tunnels |
Succeeded by Tai Po Road – Sha Tin |