Hong Kong is fast-tracking Northern Metropolis links. Will they be ready in time?

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Hong Kong is accelerating the construction of key roads in the Northern Metropolis, aiming to complete the San Tin highway section by 2034 and the Tsing Lung Bridge by 2033. However, experts warn that transport infrastructure may lag behind urban developments, risking connectivity issues.

Hong Kong will fast-track key Northern Metropolis roads, bringing forward the San Tin highway section to 2034 and targeting 2033 for the Tsing Lung Bridge, but a transport expert and lawmaker have cautioned that the first arrivals could still end up stranded. Infrastructure projects could lag behind developments such as the Hung Shui Kiu University Town, they said, suggesting the government launch express bus routes and build the Central Rail Link as soon as possible to ensure connectivity. A...