Contract signed for maintenance of high speed roads

The Director of Highways, Mr Mak Chai-kwong, today (March 22) signed a $480-million contract on behalf of the Government with Gammon Construction Limited for the management and maintenance of the high speed roads in New Territories East and on Hong Kong Island.

This is an eight-year contract with the contract period lasting from April 2005 to March 2013. The works mainly comprise the management and maintenance of the high speed roads in New Territories East and Hong Kong Island, including associated slopes, structures, street furniture and some minor improvement works.

Ends/Tuesday, March 22, 2005