Tsing Ma Bridge and Kap Shui Mun Bridge were temporarily closed after a vessel was suspected to have hit the Kap Shui Mun Bridge last night, Director of Highways Peter Lau said.
Mr Lau told the media that a vessel with a tall structure was suspected to have hit the bridge at about 8pm, triggering motion sensors.
Highways Department officers conducted an immediate inspection and decided to re-open the bridge after confirming that there was no structural damage.
They will conduct further inspections this morning.
Deputy Commissioner for Transport Law Fung Ping said emergency measures were taken, including releasing instant traffic news and asking ferry operators to enhance services.
Chief Executive CY Leung will chair an inter-departmental meeting this morning to discuss the incident.
