Hong Kong's Yau Ma Tei section of the Central Kowloon Bypass opens on Sunday, a 4.7km dual three-lane carriageway connecting Yau Ma Tei to the Kai Tak Development Area and Kowloon Bay to ease traffic congestion on major Kowloon trunk roads. Drivers and commuters will benefit from shorter routes that save fuel and time. It forms part of a larger route from Tseung Kwan O to Yau Ma Tei, slashing peak-hour travel time from 65 minutes to 12 minutes.
The Yau Ma Tei section of the Central Kowloon Bypass is a 4.7km (2.9-mile) dual three-lane carriageway designed to serve as a key trunk road across Central Kowloon. When it opens to the public on Sunday (December 22, 2025), Hong Kong motorists and commuters will enjoy shorter travel times.
The bypass connects Yau Ma Tei to the Kai Tak Development Area and Kowloon Bay, offering a quicker alternative to congested Kowloon roads that saves fuel and time. Authorities hope it will form part of a larger route linking Tseung Kwan O in Kowloon East to Yau Ma Tei in Kowloon West, reducing peak-hour journeys from 65 minutes to 12 minutes. The government plans to charge HK$8 (US$1) toll, but it will be waived until the Kowloon Bay section completes next year.
Commuters will also benefit, with three new bus services starting the day after the opening on Monday and five existing routes rerouted to use the bypass. More routes are expected in the coming months.
The Post examines how users can best utilize the new carriageway to reach various parts of Hong Kong Island and Kowloon, such as the Kai Tak Stadium, M+ museum, West Kowloon Cultural District, and Kwun Tong.
