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Friday, November 3, 1972

TAI PO ROAD TO BE WIDENED

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Work will start early next year on the construction of a climbing

lane on the existing Tai Po Road near the Chinese University of Hong Kong

in the New Territories.

The project involves the widening of about 4,800 feet of the

existing 22-foot-wide dual-land carriageway in Tai Po Road into a 34-foot-

wide three-lane carriageway.

Certain sharp bends along this length of the road will be improved

while facilities for right-turning traffic into the Chinese University campus

will also be provided.

Commenting on the project, a spokesman for the Public Works

Department said: "The proposed road improvement will not only increase the

capacity of Tai Po Road near the Chinese University, but also minimize the

likelihood of accidents resulting from drivers trying to overtake slow-

moving vehicles on a 'tortuous' road."

Construction work will start in January next year and should be

completed in 18 months' time.

The estimated cost of the project is $2.7 million.

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