Kwun Tong Road Salt Water Pipe Burst Cleared After Three-Hour Closure
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Summary
An underground salt water pipe burst on Kwun Tong Road near Ma Tei Path on Tuesday afternoon, September 15, causing significant disruption to traffic and pedestrians. The Water Supplies Department responded quickly to the incident, dispatching crews to close the water valve and conduct emergency repairs. The burst pipe sent large volumes of muddy water gushing onto the carriageway with spray reaching approximately 3 meters in height, prompting pedestrians to flee the area. The slow lane heading towards Yau Tong remained closed for several hours while crews worked to clear the debris and repair the damage. The lane was reopened at approximately 3:21 PM, restoring normal traffic flow to the affected section of Kwun Tong Road.
Key Points
- The pipe burst occurred at 1:05 PM on September 15 at Kwun Tong Road near Ma Tei Path, outside a petrol station
- A 150-millimeter diameter salt water supply pipe used to provide flushing water to Yue Man Centre fractured, releasing muddy water in a spray reaching about 3 meters high
- The Water Supplies Department received reports and dispatched staff to close the water valve, after which the water flow stopped
- The slow lane on Kwun Tong Road towards Yau Tong was temporarily closed; traffic queues stretched back to Ting Fuk Street
- The Transport Department announced at 3:23 PM that the closed lane had been fully reopened after cleanup operations
Why It Matters
TheKwun Tong Road corridor is a vital artery connecting Kowloon East's industrial heartland to the eastern districts of Hong Kong. The lane closure during the afternoon peak hours caused significant delays for commuters and delivery vehicles in one of the territory's most congested areas . While the Water Supplies Department worked to restore flushing water supply to Yue Man Centre, the incident highlights the ongoing challenges of maintaining aging underground infrastructure in densely built urban environments.
TheKwun Tong Road corridor is a vital artery connecting Kowloon East's industrial heartland to the eastern districts of Hong Kong. The lane closure during the afternoon peak hours caused significant delays for commuters and delivery vehicles in one of the territory's most congested areas . While the Water Supplies Department worked to restore flushing water supply to Yue Man Centre, the incident highlights the ongoing challenges of maintaining aging underground infrastructure in densely built urban environments.