Hong Kong is a highly prosperous cosmopolitan city with a complex and efficient transportation system. Road transport, as an important part of Hong Kong's transportation system, plays a key role in economic development, social life and city operation.
Current Situation of Road Transportation in Hong KongInfrastructureHong Kong has a highly developed road infrastructure with a modern highway network and a comprehensive traffic management system. As at 2024, the total road length in Hong Kong will exceed 2,000 km, including highways, major trunk roads and urban roads. Major road facilities include:Expressways: such as the Tsing Ma Bridge, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge and the West Kowloon Corridor, connecting various major districts in Hong Kong and neighboring cities.Tunnels and bridges: such as the Hong Kong Cross-Harbour Tunnel, Western Harbour Crossing and Eastern Harbour Crossing, as well as numerous cross-harbour bridges, which ensure efficient connectivity of the road network.Urban Trunk Roads: located throughout Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories, they support the daily transportation needs within the city.Modes of TransportationRoad transport in Hong Kong covers a wide range of modes, including private cars, buses, cabs and goods vehicles.Private cars: Although the ownership rate is relatively low, private cars are still an important mode of transportation for many households and individuals.Buses: operated by a number of bus companies coveri