Causeway Bay Residents Evaluate New Pedestrian Links, East Coast Boardwalk

A new pedestrian link project in Causeway Bay will feature five footbridges and a 100-metre covered walkway connecting Hysan Place to Lee Gardens One-Six and Caroline Hill Road, with sections expected to open progressively from 2026 onwards and the first footbridge by mid-2026.

Project Details and Timeline

The pedestrian improvements aim to link key commercial sites in Causeway Bay more directly. Local community members note that these changes will alter daily routes between shopping areas and nearby roads. The East Coast Boardwalk, a 2.2-kilometre promenade connecting Causeway Bay and Quarry Bay, was fully completed and opened on 29 December 2025.

Recent Completion of the East Coast Boardwalk

This boardwalk links the northern Hong Kong Island harbourfront into a continuous 13-km promenade. Affected residents describe how the new path provides extended waterfront access that was previously unavailable in one continuous stretch. The revitalised Typhoon Shelter Precinct covers 2.53 ha in Causeway Bay and forms part of the same set of improvements.

Community Considerations

Community members in Causeway Bay are evaluating how the footbridges and boardwalk will affect movement around Hysan Place, Lee Gardens One-Six, Caroline Hill Road and the harbourfront. Some residents highlight easier connections between commercial zones and the water while others focus on the practical adjustments required during phased openings. The projects connect established local sites without introducing new quantitative data on usage or costs beyond the verified measurements already stated.

Next Steps for Residents

Sections of the pedestrian link will become available from 2026, starting with the first footbridge by mid-2026. People living or working near the affected streets can monitor updates from the Development Bureau and Civil Engineering and Development Department through their official channels to plan routes accordingly.