The government planned to build two cross-harbour bridges to divert the traffic in the Lantau Link, aiming to open by 2033. The two cross-harbour bridges, which will parallel the Lantau Link, will span the Ma Wan Fairway and Kap Shui Mun Fairway. The bridge crossing Ma Wan Fairway will be constructed on the west side of Tsing Yi, with a 2.3 kilometres length, to connect with Tsing Sha Highway. "The Lantau Link is the most direct connection between the Lantau region and the urban areas," said the Highways Department. "It is anticipated that the construction of the Tsing Yi - Lantau Link will be necessary," added the department, "for relieving the traffic on the Lantau Link upon the construction of Route 11."
