Hong Kong government planning a new electronic tolling system for all its tunnels by 2023
- The system change is set to be rolled out for a new tunnel linking Lam Tin and Tseung Kwan O in 2021
- The government will also consider introducing a congestion charge to all publicly owned roads and tunnels
A new electronic tolling system could be introduced at all government-owned tunnels by 2023, starting with a new tunnel linking Lam Tin and Tseung Kwan O, set to start operations in 2021.
The Tseung Kwan O-Lam Tin Tunnel has been under construction since 2016, and is intended to provide an alternative to an existing tunnel in the area to ease congestion.
In a document submitted to the Legislative Council on Monday, the Transport Department said it will be applying for funds to install a “free-flow tolling system” at the new tunnel.
“[The system] allows vehicles to pay tolls more efficiently, avoiding disruption to traffic flow,” the department said.
Under the new tolling system, drivers will be issued a sticker tag, which is to be placed on the windscreen, next to the rear-view mirror.
