{
  "id": 17073893,
  "title": "Shenzhen Bay port to open longer on Fri and Sat",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/shenzhen-bay-port-to-open-longer-on-fri-and-sat",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-29T14:22:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTHK News",
    "slug": "rthk-news",
    "url": "https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1875855-20261029.htm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Shenzhen Bay port is set to remain open later on Fridays and Saturdays to ease traffic between Hong Kong and mainland China. The port's control point will now stay open until 2am, up from midnight, to accommodate the expected surge in travelers. This decision follows a government agreement with Shenzhen authorities to manage the increased passenger and vehicle flow through Huanggang port and San Tin Highway. SAR officials have also worked with cross-border coach companies to extend their service hours for Shenzhen Bay. In addition, franchised bus companies will run two night buses to connect the port with Yuen Long, Tin Shui Wai, and Tuen Mun. This move aims to reduce late-night traffic and provide smoother travel for locals and visitors alike.",
  "summary": "The Shenzhen Bay control point will extend its opening hours on Friday and Saturday to help facilitate cross-boundary traffic. Clearance time at the crossing will be extended to 2am from midnight, as the number of travellers is expected to surge due to a series of events staged in Hong Kong including Halloween festivities, the Wine and Dine Festival and mega concerts. The government said on…",
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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."
}