PROJECT DESCRIPTION

In order to enhance urban development and promote community integration, thus, to enrich and strengthen Macao's existing public transportation network, the LRT East Line is planned to directly connect Macao Peninsula and Taipa.

East Line runs from Portas do Cerco (Border Gate) to Taipa with an approximate length of 7.65km. In the current design, East Line consists of 6 stations (ES1 to ES6). The Line starts from the northern tip of Macao Peninsula, runs underneath the seabed outside Av. Norte do Hipódromo and Av. da Ponte da Amizade, reaching the northern side of Zone A. The alignment continues below the central green corridor in Zone A, then to the cross harbour section to Zone E within the Taipa area. After leaving Station ES6 in Zone E the line will be directly connected to the existing Taipa Ferry Terminal Station of Taipa Line. East Line mainly runs at underground hence can provide transportation service in all weather conditions.

BENEFITS OF EAST LINE

Ease of Travelling

Entrances of East Line are located in residential area and Border Gate area, provide convenience access to citizens. East Line will provide a fast and comfortable transportation to residents in northern Macao Peninsula, Zone A, Zone E and Taipa.

Enhance Transportation

East Line will be the first underground Light Rail Transport that connects Macao Peninsula and Taipa. Apart from alleviating part of the cross harbour traffic, it also provides service during extreme weather with underground service.

Direct Connection to Taipa

Northern end of East Line connects to the Praca das Portas do Cerco, which provides convenience to the public. The Line at Zone E is connected directly to the existing Taipa Ferry Terminal Station of the Taipa Line.

STATION ENTRANCES

STATION ES1

• Includes 5 entrances.
• With one entrance provided near the Praca das Portas do Cerco.

STATION ES2

• Locates under seabed outside Av. da Ponte da Amizade.
• Consist of 4 station entrances connected by adits, and located near to residential and commercial buildings.

STATIONS ES3, ES4 and ES5

• Locates below the central Green Corridor in Zone A.
• Entrances are designed within the Green corridor and provide connections to adjacent residential buildings.

STATION ES6

• Locates below ground level at Zone E.
• Both the entrances and concourse are located at ground level, facilitate public to access the station.

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