North Island Road is a main road that runs between North Island Estate and Northern Beach, via Norton, Downhill and North Island Estate. This main road tackles some of the mountainous areas and coastal areas of the island where it is two lanes majority. At North Island Estate near North Island Estate Shopping Centre and Norton, the road becomes four lanes. The road also is the only road in Norton Island intersects to the bridge towards University Island and Moon Island.
Overview[]
The section of North Island Road is marked with orange lines
Being the original main road in North Island and the main road to the higher elevations from Moon Island, the areas in the mountains are quite steep and may be difficult to navigate.
Prior to June 20, 2020, North Island Road was the only way to travel between Moon Island and most points in North Island, prior the addition of the coastal road through Norton, known as Norton Road.
The road is based off mountainous roads that exist in many of Hong Kong's districts, which ascend steep hills to serve smaller communities in the mountains. With many switchbacks after leaving the coastal areas, it allows vehicles to travel between the coast and the high elevations of North Island.
On 1 June 2024, the road receives revamp and scenery upgrade, with more intersection at Downhill near Panorama Heights. A new roundabout is built at the Southern end near Rocky Road bus terminus.
Road intersection[]
| Region | Name (From North-end to south-end) |
|---|---|
| North Island Hill | Rocky Road (near Northern Beach) |
| North Island Hill Road | |
| Norton | Norton Road (near Norton Ferry Pier) |
| Central Norton Road | |
| Shekton Road | |
| Norton Road (near Norton Swimming Pool) | |
| Bridge connects to Moon Island Bypass near Northern Interchange | |
| Downhill | Downhill Road Roundabout |
| New Downhill Road (near North Island Fire Station) | |
| Central Bridge | |
| Rainbow Bridge | |
| New Downhill Road (near Unnamed Plaza II) | |
| Rocky Road (near North Island Estate Shopping Centre) | |
| Unnamed Street (near Unnamed Shopping Center) | |
| North Island Hill | Shekton Road |
| Rocky Road Roundabout (near Rocky Road Bus Terminus) |
Major Buildings/Facilities[]
- Norway By the Sea
- Norton Garden
- Norton Ferry Pier
- Unnamed Plaza II
- Unnamed Garden
- North Island Estate
- North Island Estate Shopping Centre
- North Island School Village
Bus Stops[]
All franchised Zone 4 local routes and inter zone routes that serve North Island will make at least one stop on North Island Road. For details, refer to the individual bus stop pages.
| Name | Remarks |
|---|---|
| Norton Ferry Pier | (Northbound only) |
| Norton Road | |
| Downhill Estate | |
| North Island Estate Shopping Centre | (Northbound mid-way only) |
| North Island Estate @ North Island Road |
Bus Services via North Island Road[]
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Bus Service
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Usage[]
Prior to Norton Road being constructed, North Island Road saw heavy traffic as it would be the main way for commuters in North Island to get towards Central, as it was the faster route to get to North Island Estate compared to travelling via University Island on the Moon Island Bypass. Traffic levels have been reduced since the opening of the coastal road serving Norton (which is practically an extension of North Island Road), alongside Rocky Road also extending into Norton which allows traffic from Northern Beach to avoid the mountains. Consequently, no major road layout changes in the mountains were made until the opening of the North Island Education Village, as well as new developments in Downhill near Panorama Heights.
Gallery[]
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