The Transport Department announced today that the operation of the HKeToll has been generally smooth since its implementation at the Eastern Harbour Crossing from 5am yesterday.
 
The department noted that during today's morning peak hours, the traffic queue towards Hong Kong Island is at Sceneway Garden, which is similar to that before the implementation of the HKeToll, and generally motorists can adapt to the new traffic arrangements.
 
From midnight to 5.30pm today, of about 53,400 vehicles that passed through the tunnel, about 90% were detected with vehicle tags installed, while about 70% used an automatic payment means.
 
The department reminded vehicle owners to pay the toll within 14 business days after passing through the tunnel.
 
It pointed out that the second phase of carrying out the HKeToll has been completed smoothly at the three road harbour crossings.
 
The department added that it will implement the third phase of the HKeToll and extend the arrangements to the Tate's Cairn Tunnel and the Aberdeen Tunnel by the end of this year.