The planned overhead pedestrian bridge in Kwun Tong, which has been under development for over a decade, has encountered obstacles. Originally, the bridge was intended to span Kwun Tong Road and connect the newly developed The Millennity, now known as The ANGLE, with the MTR Tung Chau Station and the Commerce District. However, in February, concerns over the impact on the skyline led to the cancellation of a 100-meter section of the bridge. The revised proposal, effective from September, now only includes the bridge section over Kwun Tong Road. In response to this change, New World Development (NWD) has decided to move part of the pedestrian pathway into the car park of The ANGLE and equip it with air conditioning to connect the commercial district. NWD's McQuaig, the Deputy Director of Engineering Management, explained that the total length of the pedestrian bridge network is approximately 280 meters, expected to be completed by the end of next year at a cost of several hundred million HK dollars. Market observers believe that while the new plan retains the integrated connection between the properties, its ability to effectively guide MTR passengers to the new commercial district remains to be seen. The revised route requires pedestrians to navigate through the commercial area, which may affect the convenience of people's travel.
The partial bridge originally stretching from Kai Ming Lane was to connect Kwun Tong Road and the nearby Commerce District. It is proposed that part of the route will be modified to pass through The ANGLE's 1st floor car park, equipped with air conditioning. NWD plans to construct the entire network within the next two years, costing several hundred million HK dollars. This strategy demonstrates NWD's commitment to maintaining connections between its developments while addressing public feedback.
Despite retaining connections, the new plan may result in slightly longer travel routes for pedestrians. NWD has ensured that the number of parking spaces will remain unchanged after the re-planning. Observers note that the bridge, when completed, will facilitate better pedestrian connections between the two sides of the Kwun Tong Station and the Tung Chau Station area, which are currently separated by the busy Kwun Tong Road. However, the effectiveness of the modified plan in attracting new business and foot traffic still depends on the final route and pedestrian experience.