Hong Kong’s transport chief has urged caution from drivers after the Yau Ma Tei section of the Central Kowloon Bypass recorded its first accident on Tuesday, just three days after opening.
Police said a medium-sized truck crashed into a car at 9.16am while both vehicles were heading west towards Kwai Chung, after the truck changed lanes. No one was injured.
Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan said on Tuesday that the Transport Department had promptly responded to road users’ feedback on the visibility of entrance and exit signs.
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“Markings were added overnight both inside the bypass tunnels and in surrounding areas to maximise visibility,” she said, stressing that excessive signage could cause confusion and that signs would be placed only at appropriate locations to give drivers sufficient time to react.
She also appealed to motorists not to rush, highlighting the importance of safety as multiple routes could lead to the same destinations.
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Chan expressed confidence in drivers’ adaptability and confirmed that authorities would continue monitoring the surrounding traffic systems.