AECOM engaged to commence investigation for Northern Metropolis Highway, one of the largest new projects in Hong Kong
April 15 2025 - 6:55AM
Business Wire
AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the trusted global infrastructure leader,
today announced that its joint venture has been engaged by the
Highways Department of the HKSAR Government to deliver an array of
technical services for the Northern Metropolis Highway (NMH). This
pivotal project aims to enhance east-west connectivity in Hong
Kong’s large-scale new Northern Metropolis development, boosting
economic growth and strengthening the region’s research and
development and technology sectors.
“We’re proud to partner with the Highways Department to build a
smarter and more connected Hong Kong and Greater Bay Area,” said
Mark Southwell, chief executive of AECOM’s global Transportation
business. “As the industry’s leading transportation design firm,
our innovative solutions and extensive knowledge of interfacing
projects, combined with our experience in highways, viaducts and
tunnels, position us to deliver this project efficiently and
cost-effectively while meeting the needs of local
stakeholders.”
AECOM and its joint venture partner, AtkinsRéalis, will assess
the engineering feasibility and constructability of the alignment,
explore other possible alignment options, carry out preliminary
design, and conduct assessments on traffic, environmental impact,
land acquisition and other aspects. Leveraging the Company’s
knowledge of Hong Kong’s New Development Areas, AECOM will adopt
innovative solutions and advanced technologies, including digital
twins, BIM and Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA), for
cost-effective designs and an accelerated program.
"We recognize the priority of this project for the future of
mobility in Hong Kong and are fully committed to supporting the
Highways Department in delivering a world-class strategic
corridor," said Ian Chung, chief executive of AECOM’s Asia region.
"Our teams have a multi-decade track-record of delivering critical
transportation improvements across Hong Kong, and we look forward
to extending our role on the Northern Metropolis as we realize
essential infrastructure that benefits residents for years to
come.”
The NMH is one of three major road projects announced by the
HKSAR Government as part of the Strategic Studies on Railways and
Major Roads beyond 2030, a study in which AECOM played a key role.
Spanning approximately 23 kilometers, it will link Tin Shui Wai in
the west to the New Territories North New Town near Ping Che in the
east, further enhancing road connections and alleviating congestion
on Yuen Long Highway, San Tin Highway and Fanling Highway.
The NMH will mainly feature dual three-lane sections, at least 8
major interchanges linking existing roads and new development
areas. The NMH includes four sections—Tin Shui Wai, San Tin, Kwu
Tung, and the New Territories North New Town—forming a new
east-west corridor to support future transport infrastructure
development in the New Development Areas.
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project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering
to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm
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