Guangdong-Hong Kong cross-boundary private cars using HZMB to travel between Guangdong and Hong Kong

     The Transport Department (TD) reminded the public today (April 8) that Guangdong-Hong Kong cross-boundary private cars under the regular quota and issued with valid Closed Road Permits (CRPs) for using the Shenzhen Bay Port will be allowed to use the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) going to or returning from the Zhuhai Port on a trial basis starting from April 29. The trial period will be two years tentatively. The arrangement is not applicable for vehicles travelling to the Macao Port via the HZMB.
      
     The TD has started to issue approval letters from March 25 to CRP holders for using Shenzhen Bay Port. Relevant holders under the quota for Guangdong-Hong Kong cross-boundary private cars must possess valid a CRP for using their original crossing and bring along the approval letter issued by the TD in order to use the HZMB Hong Kong Port.
      
     The Guangdong-Hong Kong cross-boundary private cars under respective quotas for using the Lok Ma Chau (Huanggang), Man Kam To and Sha Tau Kok crossings have been allowed to use the HZMB on a trial basis from February 25. The Guangdong and Hong Kong governments will review the arrangement, taking into account of the traffic flow of the HZMB, the Hong Kong and Zhuhai Ports, and the relevant connecting roads, upon the end of the two-year trial period to decide on the future arrangement.
      
     Separately, taking into account that the traffic flow in the vicinity of the Hong Kong Port has generally been smooth upon its commissioning, the TD will increase the quota for Guangdong-Hong Kong cross-boundary private cars by 4 500 according to the arrangement agreed by the Guangdong and Hong Kong governments. These vehicles will be allowed to use the HZMB for travelling between Guangdong and Hong Kong in phases starting from April 15. 
      
     Letters will be sent to relevant holders under quotas who had applied for CRPs to notify them to go to the Cross Boundary Unit of the TD (address: Room 1032, 10/F, Harbour Building, 38 Pier Road, Central, Hong Kong) to complete the necessary procedures during the period specified in the letter. 
   
     The first collection period starts on April 15. They are required to bring along the letter, the required supporting documents and the fee to collect the CRP. After obtaining the CRP and completing all the formalities as required by the Mainland authorities, they can travel between Guangdong and Hong Kong via the HZMB.
      
     Applicants are reminded to collect the CRP according to the collection period as specified in the letter to avoid a long queuing time.