3.3.9
Similarly the combined flow from the EHC and the evening amounts to nearly 1710 pcus. Taikoo Shing is one-way with two
handle this flow.
IEC into
Taikoo Shing in the
The main
circulation route in
principal traffic lanes and could
However, the existing pedestrian crossing at the junction of Tai Koo Wan Road and Tai Fung Avenue (Junction No. 6) would have to be deleted in the interest of reducing possible tailbacks to the EHC or the IEC. In addition the frontage access along Taikoo Wan Road could disrupt the flow.
3.3.10
The provision of direct links between the EHC and Taikoo Shing reduces the volume of cross harbour traffic passing through the three other adjacent interchanges. However the level of relief is fairly evenly spread and very modest. Reserve capacities at the principal signalised junctions are improved, although there are some changes in traffic patterns which in fact result in less reserve capacity at certain junctions.
3.3.11
The critical Tai Hong Road/Shau Kei Wan intersection (Junction No. 8) is still overcapacity and the modification needed for Option A is again required.
3.3.12
EHC
The combined intersection of Road A with the King's Road flyover and Road B at Kornhill (Junction No.7) is relieved of a significant amount of traffic by the direct Taikoo Shing sliproads. However the modifications put forward for Option A substantially improve performance and are recommended.
3.3.
1.13
Option B by definition reduces the amount of EHC traffic using the IEC to gain access to or from the EHC. However the released capacity is projected to be taken up by other traffic between North Point and Shau Kei Wan, which in Option A utilised King's This traffic switch changes turning movements at certain junctions, and at Tai On Street/Shau Kei Wan Road (Junction No. 9) results in a reduction in reserve capacity.
Road.
Option C (Additional Slip road to Quarry Bay)
3.3.14
The direct exit from the EHC to Taikoo Shing shown in the Objectors' Schemes I and II was considered to be a potential source for queue backs into the tunnel. Alternative exit arrangements with more robust access to Taikoo Shing were investigated. The provision of a down ramp from the westbound exit of the EHC to Java Road and an eastwards connection back along the waterfront to connect into the slip road from the IEC into Taikoo Shing as shown in the Objectors' Scheme III, was identified as a link with sufficiently long free flow circulation to reduce tailback possibilities.
3.3.15
The inclusion of this link reduced traffic flows through the Sai Wan Ho/Kornhill Interchange but had no real effect on traffic flows through the Healthy Street slip roads.
The impacts were in general fairly modest.
3.3.16
The link between Java Road and Taikoo Shing does provide a useful local eastbound connection and help relieve King's Road of some turning traffic and was forecast to carry some 430 pcus in the evening. As with Option B, the resultant flow of 1640 pcus on Taikoo Wan Road could only be accommodated by removing the existing pedestrian crossing at Tai Koo Wan Road and Tai Fung Avenue (Junction No. 6). In the morning peak the Java Road to Taikoo Shing link is projected to carry very little traffic.
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