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Hong Kong may adjust tunnel tolls amid rising traffic volumes

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Hong Kong's Transport Department is considering adjustments to tunnel tolls as traffic volume across the three main harbor crossings has surpassed pre-reform peak levels. While overall congestion has improved since the introduction of time-varying tolls, certain peak periods still cause significant queues that impact connecting roads. The department noted that the initial toll effectiveness may wane due to economic growth and inflation, necessitating future adjustments to manage traffic flow. AI

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Hong Kong may adjust tunnel tolls amid rising traffic volumes

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Lam Ka-sing ·

    Hong Kong could adjust tunnel tolls as traffic surpasses pre-reform peak

    Tolls at Hong Kong’s three cross-harbour tunnels could be adjusted in the future after traffic volumes exceeded pre-reform peaks, 2½ years after time-varying charges were introduced, transport authorities have said. A Transport Department paper submitted to the Legislative Counci…

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