The opening of these new roads was revealed today (Thursday) by Chief Engineer (Western Harbour Link) of Highways Department, Mr Adrian Ng, at a joint press conference with the Transport Department.
West Kowloon Expressway is a 4.2 kilometre-long dual three-lane expressway linking Kwai Chung Viaduct in the north and the Western Harbour Crossing in the south.
From WKE, motorists can connect to Lai Chi Kok area at the Lai Wan Interchange and to Jordan area at the Yau Ma Tei Interchange.
Kwai Chung Viaduct is a three kilometre-long dual four-lane expressway through Kwai Chung.
It links the Rambler Channel Bridge in the north and the WKE in the south with connection to Kwai Chung Road, Tsuen Wan Road, Ching Cheung Road and the Container Port Road.
Mr Ng said the two new expressways would serve as a direct road link between Kwai Chung and the South Kowloon area.
"The opening of these two new major roads will help relieve existing congestion on Kwai Chung Road and in West Kowloon.
"Their opening will also enable the public and motorists to familiarise themselves with the new road network before the opening of the Western Harbour Crossing (WHC) which is expected to commence operation later this year."
Construction of the WKE commenced in August 1993 while works for KCV started in May 1993. The total cost of the two contracts involved amounts to about $4,500 million.
On traffic arrangements, Chief Engineer (Kowloon) of Transport Department, Mrs Joanna Kwok, said WKE would serve as a direct road link between South Kowloon and Kwai Chung.
"Motorists can expect a smooth journey from Kwai Chung to Jordan Road. However, a number of slip roads at the Yau Ma Tei Interchange will not be opened at this stage. Pending the opening of the Western Harbour Crossing, these elevated roads at the southern end will only be connected to Jordan Road.
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