[Car Tips] Ranking of Hong Kong's Most Congested Roads

🚦🚗 [Editor's View] Hong Kong's Most Congested Roads Ranking and In-Depth Analysis

If you're a Hong Kong driver, you probably don't need any statistics to know—traffic jams are a daily reality. Whether you're a commuter, a delivery driver, or even just taking a weekend drive, you'll inevitably encounter slowdowns. Today, using the latest data and my own driving experience, I'll help you rank Hong Kong's most congested roads , explain why they're so congested, and what solutions are available.

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📊 1. Data Source and Ranking Methodology

The editor referred to:

• Transport Department Traffic Statistics (2024-2025)
• Google Maps & Waze real-time congestion hotspots
• Local car clubs and driver groups share experiences

Ranking by:

• Average speed (peak hours)
• Daily congestion duration
• Traffic accident frequency
• Feasibility of alternative roads

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🏆 2. Top 10 Most Congested Roads in Hong Kong in 2025

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🔍 3. In-depth analysis

1. Hung Hom Cross-Harbour Tunnel

• My feeling : The traffic at the Hong Kong Island entrance of the Cross-Harbour Tunnel this morning is so slow that you can count the waves. Even if you drive fast, you will become a turtle.
• Core issue : Toll booth design limits traffic efficiency, and alternative tunnel options between Hong Kong and Kowloon are limited (the Western Cross-Island Tunnel has high tolls and the Eastern Cross-Island Tunnel is far away).

2. Lion Rock Tunnel

• My feeling : The road from the New Territories back to Kowloon is like the "Gate of Hell", especially on rainy days, it is so congested that it makes you question your life.
• Core issue : Traffic is concentrated in Sha Tin, Tai Wai and Ma On Shan, and accidents are handled slowly in tunnels, affecting the entire line.

3. Eastern Harbour Tunnel

• Editor's Thoughts : Do you think the Eastern Cross-Harbour Tunnel is faster than the Cross-Harbour Tunnel? It's during off-peak hours, so don't think about it in the morning.
• Core issue : As the only passage from Kowloon East to Hong Kong Island East, commuter traffic in the commercial district is extremely heavy.

4. Tsing Kwai Highway

• The editor feels : When there are too many container trucks, the speed will drop to half immediately, which is what drivers in a hurry fear the most.
• Core issue : The entrances and exits of Kwai Chung Container Terminal are concentrated, with trucks and private cars mixed in traffic, coupled with road maintenance.

5. Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui

• Editor's impression : Walking along Salisbury Road on the weekend, buses, tour buses, and taxis were all packed together, even pedestrians were stuck.
• Core issues : narrow roads, concentrated tourist attractions (Avenue of Stars, Cultural Center), and dense bus stops.

6. Nathan Road, Mong Kok

• My experience : Traffic is congested all day, regardless of day or night. Pedestrian lights alternate between red and green, and private cars, buses, and motorcycles all move slowly.
• Core issues : Pedestrian traffic is the highest in Hong Kong, public transport stops frequently, and road space is insufficient.

7. Tsuen Wan Road

• The editor feels : There are many entrances to the main road, and the speed of cars fluctuates between the entrances and exits, which really tests the driver's patience.
• Core issue : The intersection of multiple major roads (Kwai Chung Road and Cheung Sha Wan Road) is prone to forming bottlenecks.

8. Western Harbour Tunnel Entrance

• Editor's take : Do you think the high fees mean less traffic? Wrong, there are long queues even in the morning.
• Core issue : Commuter traffic in the commercial district and congestion in alternative tunnels mean some drivers would rather use the Western Harbour Tunnel than pay more.

9. Tuen Mun Highway

• The editor feels : A small accident can cause traffic congestion on the entire line for half a day.
• Core issue : Long-distance single-line bidirectional road with few exits, which has a huge impact on accidents or maintenance.

10. Tsing Ma Bridge

• My opinion : If you go to Lantau Island on weekends, Tsing Ma Bridge is definitely a checkpoint.
• Core issue : Airport traffic and tourist buses mix, leading to a surge in usage during holidays.

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🛠 4. The impact of traffic jams on drivers

1. Increased time cost

   • Leave home 30 minutes or even an hour earlier for work
   • The number of orders that delivery drivers can complete each day has decreased

2. High mental stress

   • Long-term low-speed driving can cause fatigue
   • Traffic jams are more likely to cause conflicts such as fighting for lanes and shoveling.

3. High fuel/energy consumption

   • Long idling time and increased fuel consumption
   • Electric vehicle range is also affected

4. Accelerated vehicle wear and tear

   • Long periods of stop-and-go driving can increase the risk of damage to the brake system and transmission.

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💡 5. Editor’s Suggestions

1. Avoid peak hours

   • Try to avoid peak travel times or choose public transportation (especially the MTR).

2. Use real-time traffic information

   • Make good use of Google Maps, Waze, and the Transport Department's real-time traffic map to change routes in advance.

3. Use alternative roads or ferries

   • To avoid the Cross-Harbour Tunnel, you can consider taking the Western Harbour Crossing/Eastern Harbour Crossing. When Tuen Mun Highway is congested, you can take the Tuen Mun-Chek Tunnel instead.

4. Flexible work arrangements

   • If the company allows, you can arrange to work from home to reduce the need to travel.

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🔮 Editor's observations and predictions

• Short term : Before the completion of major road infrastructure, the Cross-Harbour Tunnel, Lion Rock Tunnel and Eastern Harbour Tunnel will continue to experience long-term high congestion.
• Medium term : New channels such as the Tuen Mun-Chih Tunnel and the Tseung Kwan O Cross Bay Link will divert some traffic, but the effect will be limited.
• Long term : If autonomous driving and smart transportation systems become more popular, and the proportion of electric vehicles increases, some road congestion may be alleviated, but population and vehicle growth will still bring new challenges.