Hong Kong-Shenzhen Western Corridor
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The Hong Kong-Shenzhen Western Corridor is a 5.5-kilometre (or 3-mile), dual three-lane carriageway in Hong Kong
, connecting Ngau Hom Shek, Hong Kong
to an area leased by Hong Kong
at Dongjiaotou, which is geographically located in southwestern Shenzhen
, a city of mainland China
. It connects Hong Kong with the border crossing facilities on its border with mainland China, the Shenzhen Bay Control Point
.
The carriageway, together with the Deep Bay Link
, are part of the Route 10
of the Hong Kong trunk road numbering system, and part of China G4 Jinggang'ao (Beijing - Hong Kong - Macau) Expressway for the 1.6km section north of Hong Kong - China border.
Construction of the highway bridge began in 2003. The 3.2-kilometre, or 2-mile, Hong Kong section was completed in 2005. The corridor was scheduled for completion in 2006 but owing to the delay in the construction of the Shenzhen section , it was officially opened on 1 July 2007 by President Hu Jintao
of the PRC and the Chief Executive of Hong Kong Donald Tsang
.
The bridge was constructed separately by Hong Kong and mainland China, according to the maritime border. Upon its opening, the Shenzhen Section of the bridge, along with the Shenzhen Bay Control Point
, were leased to Hong Kong and made under Hong Kong's jurisdiction for an initial period until 30 June 2047. As such, Hong Kong laws, including traffic laws, instead of the laws of the PRC, apply on the whole bridge and within the control point.
The biggest section of the link is the 4770 m (15,650 ft) bridge spanning the Deep Bay
. The cable-stayed bridge
allows for the southern and northern navigation channels of the Sham Chun River
. It can handle 58,600 vehicles and 60,000 cross-boundary tourists per day. The border crossing facilities in Dongjiaotou are separated managed by the Customs and Excise Department and Immigration Department
of Hong Kong, and the China Customs
.
The link's biggest player is the Gammon
-Skanska
-MBEC joint venture.
and Citybus
.
A green public light bus
route, 618, also operates from Tin Shui Wai
new town.
Hong Kong taxis, minibus
es and cross-border buses are allowed access to the corridor; private vehicles must have the correct permit to use the corridor.
Public parking:
For private vehicles without permit, you can park by the corridor. Take the 1st exit in the corridor. In the round about, you should see a "P" sign in the "Ha Tsuen" direction, bear right. Follow the "P" signs to a "T" intersection, turn left then right. You will see "P" signs again. The parking cost is HKD20 per 24 hours and HKD50 for the taxi ride.
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
, connecting Ngau Hom Shek, Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
to an area leased by Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
at Dongjiaotou, which is geographically located in southwestern Shenzhen
Shenzhen
Shenzhen is a major city in the south of Southern China's Guangdong Province, situated immediately north of Hong Kong. The area became China's first—and one of the most successful—Special Economic Zones...
, a city of mainland China
Mainland China
Mainland China, the Chinese mainland or simply the mainland, is a geopolitical term that refers to the area under the jurisdiction of the People's Republic of China . According to the Taipei-based Mainland Affairs Council, the term excludes the PRC Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and...
. It connects Hong Kong with the border crossing facilities on its border with mainland China, the Shenzhen Bay Control Point
Shenzhen Bay Control Point
Shenzhen Bay Control Point is a Hong Kong immigration control point on its border with mainland China. It is housed in the same building with its mainland Chinese counterpart, the Shenzhen Bay Port....
.
The carriageway, together with the Deep Bay Link
Deep Bay Link
Deep Bay Link is a highway in Hong Kong. It is long and has three lanes in each direction. Its northern end is at Ngau Hom Shek, near Deep Bay, and its southern end is at Lam Tei, in Tuen Mun District....
, are part of the Route 10
Route 10 (Hong Kong)
Route 10 is the newest trunk route in the Hong Kong Strategic Route and Exit Number System. It is a 10.9 km dual carriageway with three lanes in each direction, consisting of the Kong Sham Western Highway and the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Western Corridor, connecting the Yuen Long Highway in Lam...
of the Hong Kong trunk road numbering system, and part of China G4 Jinggang'ao (Beijing - Hong Kong - Macau) Expressway for the 1.6km section north of Hong Kong - China border.
Construction of the highway bridge began in 2003. The 3.2-kilometre, or 2-mile, Hong Kong section was completed in 2005. The corridor was scheduled for completion in 2006 but owing to the delay in the construction of the Shenzhen section , it was officially opened on 1 July 2007 by President Hu Jintao
Hu Jintao
Hu Jintao is the current Paramount Leader of the People's Republic of China. He has held the titles of General Secretary of the Communist Party of China since 2002, President of the People's Republic of China since 2003, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission since 2004, succeeding Jiang...
of the PRC and the Chief Executive of Hong Kong Donald Tsang
Donald Tsang
Sir Donald Tsang Yam-kuen, GBM, KBE is the current Chief Executive and President of the Executive Council of the Government of Hong Kong....
.
The bridge was constructed separately by Hong Kong and mainland China, according to the maritime border. Upon its opening, the Shenzhen Section of the bridge, along with the Shenzhen Bay Control Point
Shenzhen Bay Control Point
Shenzhen Bay Control Point is a Hong Kong immigration control point on its border with mainland China. It is housed in the same building with its mainland Chinese counterpart, the Shenzhen Bay Port....
, were leased to Hong Kong and made under Hong Kong's jurisdiction for an initial period until 30 June 2047. As such, Hong Kong laws, including traffic laws, instead of the laws of the PRC, apply on the whole bridge and within the control point.
The biggest section of the link is the 4770 m (15,650 ft) bridge spanning the Deep Bay
Deep Bay, Hong Kong
Deep Bay is a bay off the northwest coast of Lau Fau Shan, Hong Kong. It is surrounded to the north by Shenzhen proper and west by the peninsula of Nantau, China. It is also known as Hau Hoi Wan in Hong Kong, and Shenzhen Bay in China.-Name:...
. The cable-stayed bridge
Cable-stayed bridge
A cable-stayed bridge is a bridge that consists of one or more columns , with cables supporting the bridge deck....
allows for the southern and northern navigation channels of the Sham Chun River
Sham Chun River
Sham Chun River serves as the natural border between Hong Kong and Mainland China, together with the Sha Tau Kok River....
. It can handle 58,600 vehicles and 60,000 cross-boundary tourists per day. The border crossing facilities in Dongjiaotou are separated managed by the Customs and Excise Department and Immigration Department
Immigration Department (Hong Kong)
The Immigration Department of the Government of Hong Kong is responsible for immigration control of Hong Kong. After the People's Republic of China assumed sovereignty of the territory in July 1997, Hong Kong's immigration system remained largely unchanged from its British predecessor model...
of Hong Kong, and the China Customs
China Customs
China Customs may refer to:*General Administration of Customs*Chinese Maritime Customs Service*Chinese customs gold unit*Chinese pre-wedding customs...
.
The link's biggest player is the Gammon
Gammon
Gammon may refer to:* Gammon bomb, a type of grenade* Gammon Technical Products, A US Company specializing in aviation fuel quality control and handling equipment* SA-5 Gammon, the NATO designation for the Russian S-200 'Volga' surface-to-air missile system...
-Skanska
Skanska
Skanska AB, is a multinational construction and development company based in Sweden, where it also is the largest construction company. The company's head office is in Solna, north of Stockholm.-History:...
-MBEC joint venture.
Chinese and Hong Kong Immigration co-location
The Hong Kong Government has to pay rent to Shenzhen government for the use of the area, amounting to about HK$5million per year. The rental agreement lasts until 30 June 2047.Transport
Four public bus routes run on this corridor. They are operated by the New Lantao Bus CompanyNew Lantao Bus
The New Lantao Bus Company Limited – known as New Lantao Bus, or NLB – is a franchised bus company operating in Hong Kong.-History:...
and Citybus
Citybus (Hong Kong)
Citybus Limited is one of the three major bus operators in Hong Kong. It provides both franchised and non-franchised bus service. The franchised route network serves mainly Hong Kong Island, cross-harbour routes , Ocean Park, North Lantau and Hong Kong International Airport...
.
- B2 to and from Yuen LongYuen LongYuen Long , formerly Un Long, is an area and town located in the northwest of Hong Kong, on the Yuen Long Plain. To its west lie Hung Shui Kiu and Ha Tsuen, to the south Shap Pat Heung and Tai Tong, to the east Au Tau and Kam Tin, and to the north Nam Sang Wai.-Name:The Cantonese name Yuen Long 元朗...
- B3 and B3A to and from various location of Tuen MunTuen MunTuen Mun is a town near the mouth of Tuen Mun River and Castle Peak Bay in the New Territories, Hong Kong. It was one of the earliest settlements in Hong Kong which can be dated back to the Neolithic period. In the more recent past, it was home to many Tanka fishermen who gathered at the Castle...
- B3X to and from Tuen MunTuen MunTuen Mun is a town near the mouth of Tuen Mun River and Castle Peak Bay in the New Territories, Hong Kong. It was one of the earliest settlements in Hong Kong which can be dated back to the Neolithic period. In the more recent past, it was home to many Tanka fishermen who gathered at the Castle...
(express service)
A green public light bus
Public light bus
A Public light bus is a common public mode of transport in Hong Kong. It mainly serves the area that standard Hong Kong bus lines cannot reach as efficiently. It is also colloquially known as a minibus or a van, defined as a kind of share taxi....
route, 618, also operates from Tin Shui Wai
Tin Shui Wai
Tin Shui Wai is an area of Hong Kong, located in Yuen Long District, in the northwestern part of the New Territories. Originally a gei wai fish pond area, the ponds were reclaimed for the development of Tin Shui Wai New Town in the late 1980s...
new town.
Hong Kong taxis, minibus
Minibus
A minibus or minicoach is a passenger carrying motor vehicle that is designed to carry more people than a multi-purpose vehicle or minivan, but fewer people than a full-size bus. In the United Kingdom, the word "minibus" is used to describe any full-sized passenger carrying van. Minibuses have a...
es and cross-border buses are allowed access to the corridor; private vehicles must have the correct permit to use the corridor.
Public parking:
For private vehicles without permit, you can park by the corridor. Take the 1st exit in the corridor. In the round about, you should see a "P" sign in the "Ha Tsuen" direction, bear right. Follow the "P" signs to a "T" intersection, turn left then right. You will see "P" signs again. The parking cost is HKD20 per 24 hours and HKD50 for the taxi ride.