Huanggang Port Passes Final Inspection as Opening Nears; HK, Shenzhen Officials Exchange Encouragement at Border
HK01 · 10 SOURCESabout 1 hour ago6 MIN
Summary
The Shenzhen Municipal Port Affairs Office announced on September 28, 2026, that the Huanggang Port inspection building municipal engineering project has passed final inspection and is ready for traffic operation. Security Bureau Chief John Lee Ka-chiu followed up with another inspection on September 29, reporting significant progress on road safety and connectivity infrastructure. Five bus routes, including one overnight service, will connect the new port with core districts in Shenzhen.
Key Points
- The completed Huanggang Road node project includes new bridge ramps, ground auxiliary roads and underground tunnels connecting to the Guangshen Expressway, enabling seamless integration between the port and the expressway network .
- The North Plaza area and Lok Ma Chau Bridge had previously passed inspection and been handed over; the North Plaza connects Metro Line 7's Huanggang Port Station to the inspection building's B2 level via underground passage .
- Five Shenzhen bus routes will serve the new port, including N68 overnight service (配車4台, 22:30-05:30), Route 366 to Pingshan (配車47台), Route 23 to Futian (配車14台), M169, and E25 .
- John Lee Ka-chiu inspected the site on September 29 and reported that anti-slip materials have been laid at the public transport interchange and Wi-Fi capacity significantly upgraded .
- John Lee met Shenzhen Vice Mayor Luo Aihao at the border gate, with both officials pledging coordination to ensure a safe, smooth and convenient crossing experience .
Why It Matters
The completion of Huanggang Port's municipal infrastructure marks a critical milestone for cross-border connectivity between Hong Kong and Shenzhen, two of the world's busiest metropolitan regions. Once operational, the integrated hub will enable passengers to clear both Hong Kong and Mainland customs in a single step using co-location clearance channels, substantially reducing cross-border travel time. The port's 24-hour operation and comprehensive transport links—including Metro Line 7 and overnight bus services—will make it the preferred gateway for travellers seeking to avoid peak-hour congestion at other border crossings .
The completion of Huanggang Port's municipal infrastructure marks a critical milestone for cross-border connectivity between Hong Kong and Shenzhen, two of the world's busiest metropolitan regions. Once operational, the integrated hub will enable passengers to clear both Hong Kong and Mainland customs in a single step using co-location clearance channels, substantially reducing cross-border travel time. The port's 24-hour operation and comprehensive transport links—including Metro Line 7 and overnight bus services—will make it the preferred gateway for travellers seeking to avoid peak-hour congestion at other border crossings .