{
  "id": 10901591,
  "title": "New part of Central Kowloon Bypass to open on Dec 6",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/new-part-of-central-kowloon-bypass-to-open-on-dec-6-10901591",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T08:24:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTHK News",
    "slug": "rthk-news",
    "url": "https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1872154-20260930.htm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kowloon officials announced on Wednesday that the Kowloon Bay segment of the Central Kowloon Bypass will commence operations on December 6, 2022. This marks the completion of the entire Route 6, which now includes the Yau Ma Tei section opened in December 2021 and the Tseung Kwan O - Lam Tin Tunnel. During a Legislative Council panel discussion, Transport Minister Mable Chan revealed that the final stages of preparation are underway in anticipation of the launch. Authorities have been performing system tests and fire safety inspections over the past few months. Chan stated that upon full activation, Route 6 will connect West Kowloon, East Kowloon, and Tseung Kwan O, reducing travel time from 65 minutes to just 12 minutes. The Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles scheme has also been well-received by the public. Beginning in September 2021, drivers no longer needed to make reservations for travel to Guangdong on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Chan mentioned that the authorities are currently negotiating to extend this benefit to additional weekdays.",
  "summary": "Transport minister Mable Chan on Wednesday said the Kowloon Bay section of the Central Kowloon Bypass would open to traffic on December 6. Following the opening of the Yau Ma Tei section of the bypass in December last year, this marks the full commissioning of the entire Route 6 that comprises the bypass and the Tseung Kwan O - Lam Tin Tunnel. Speaking at a meeting of the Legislative Council’s…",
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        "title": "New part of Central Kowloon Bypass to open on Dec 6",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/new-part-of-central-kowloon-bypass-to-open-on-dec-6",
        "published": "2026-09-30T08:24:45.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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