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The whole bridge and the associated roadworks will be completed at the end of 1998, but arrangements will be made to first open two of the additional traffic lanes in mid-1998 to improve the traffic situation.
Mr Lee said the additional bridge link was a much desired transport infrastructure for people living on Tsing Yi Island.
"It is also an important transportation artery to support the port and other developments on the island.
"Its construction signifies the Government's continuous investment in infrastructural projects to improve the living of the people and to sustain and promote the economic growth of Hong Kong in the years to come," he said.
Mr Lee added that the department had also awarded a separate contract to provide noise mitigation measures for the residents likely to be affected by the new
roads.
"Environmental impact has always been a key issue which we take into account during the planning and design of a project. Detailed environmental impact assessment is done for each project to safeguard any adverse effects to the environment and the residents.
"For this bridge project, we have conducted public consultations through the Kwai Tsing District Board and the local committees prior to implementation of the proposed mitigation measures.
"Necessary measures have also been taken to keep the disturbance during construction down to the minimum." Mr Lee said.
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Tung Chung new town infrastructure works tenders invited
The Territory Development Department is inviting tenders for site formation and construction of associated infrastructure works at the southern part of Tung Chung new towns.
Works involve formation of 26 hectares of land and construction of roads, footpath, cycle track, and two pedestrian and cycle bridges.
Stormwater and sewerage systems including three sewage pumping stations, river training, waterworks and landscape works will also be built.