Sha Tin District Traffic Cameras: 1,500+ Live Cams

Central Hub Precision

Access official Transport Department (TD) feeds covering every major intersection, tunnel portal, and bridge in the Sha Tin new town.

Instant Updates

Images refresh every few seconds, providing a near-real-time view of the "Lion Rock Crawl" during peak morning rush.

Route Planning

Use our interactive route builder to plan your drive from Ma On Shan to Central or the Airport and see every camera along the way.

Navigating the Gateway to the North: Sha Tin's Traffic Landscape

Sha Tin District is one of the most populous and strategically located areas in Hong Kong, serving as the central link between Kowloon and the Northern New Territories. With a population of over 650,000 residents centered around the Shing Mun River, the district’s infrastructure manages a staggering volume of daily commuters heading south toward the business core or north toward Tai Po and the Shenzhen border.

According to traffic data from the Hong Kong Transport Department, the central territory screenlines—which include the Sha Tin tunnels—have seen recent annual flow increases of approximately 1.7%. During peak hours, average speeds on district arteries can drop significantly, with a 10 km journey during the evening rush hour taking over 31 minutes on average.

The Mountain Tunnel Lifelines

Sha Tin's connectivity is defined by its tunnels. For residents of the new town and the Ma On Shan region, choosing the right tunnel is the most important part of the daily commute.

TrafficVision's live camera network provides visibility into these critical points:

• Lion Rock Tunnel: Handles over 86,000 vehicles daily. Monitor the "Sha Tin side" portal to identify morning rush backups before you enter the tunnel.
• Tate's Cairn Tunnel: The longest tunnel in the district, serving as the primary route to Kowloon East and the Eastern Harbour Crossing.
• Shing Mun Tunnels: A vital link for those heading toward Tsuen Wan, Kwai Chung, and the Airport.

By utilizing our grid view, you can scan all three mountain tunnel approaches simultaneously to identify where the queues are forming before you commit to a route.

Tai Po Road and the Sha Tin City Spines

Beyond the tunnels, the urban core of Sha Tin relies on a series of complex highways and bridges crossing the Shing Mun River. The ongoing Tai Po Road (Sha Tin Section) widening project has significantly impacted local patterns, making real-time monitoring even more critical.

Real-time street cameras allow you to monitor:

• Sha Tin Town Centre: Watch for delays around New Town Plaza and the Royal Park Hotel.
• Tai Po Road Bypass: Track the flow of transit traffic heading toward the Chinese University and Tai Po.
• Shing Mun River Bridges: Monitor the Banyan, Sand Martin, and Lion Rock bridges for local cross-river congestion.

Ma On Shan and the Northeast Corridor

As the Ma On Shan new town continues to grow, the Tolo Highway and the roads around University Station have become high-pressure zones.

Our platform aggregates official TD feeds, providing visibility into:

• Ma On Shan Bypass: Monitor the flow avoiding the town center.
• Tolo Highway (Shatin Section): Track the heavy transit traffic from the northern border toward the tunnels.
• Science Park Road: View conditions around the high-tech hub and the Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Professional Tools for New Territories Drivers

Whether you are a logistics professional managing a cross-border fleet or a resident planning a commute to Tsim Sha Tsui, TrafficVision provides the professional-grade tools you need:

• Interactive Map with Clustering: See the big picture of Central New Territories transit or zoom into a specific Sha Tin intersection.
• Route Builder: Plan your drive from Ma On Shan to the Airport or Central and see every camera along the way.
• Stable Favorites: Save your most-used feeds—like the Lion Rock Tunnel portal or Tai Po Road—for instant one-tap access.
• 24/7 Free Access: No account required, no paywalls, just transparent real-time data from 600+ official sources.

Explore More New Territories Guides

Stay informed about road conditions across the region with our other detailed traffic camera guides.

• Tai Po Traffic Cameras
• Yuen Long Traffic Cameras
• Kowloon Traffic Cameras