This file photo dated Jan 5, 2023 shows personnel of the Immigration Department and the Hong Kong Police Force as well as simulated travelers taking part in the drill at Man Kam To Control Point. (PHOTO / HKSAR GOVERNMENT)

Man Kam To Port will resume customs clearance services for coaches, hire cars and private cars traveling from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to Shenzhen from 7am on July 19, the Port Office of the People’s Government in Shenzhen said on Tuesday.

The checkpoint is one of the major land ports for cross-boundary students and vegetables and fresh foods supplied to the SAR. Due to ground subsidence, it had suspended customs clearance services for vehicles transporting passengers and goods from Hong Kong to Shenzhen since July 9.

The roof of the checkpoint’s guard kiosks had twisted due to the subsidence, with cracks visible from outside. The area had been closed off for repairs and cranes were brought in to help.

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After a comprehensive safety assessment and intensive repairs, the port had resumed clearance services for passenger vehicles. Resumption of clearance services for trucks will be announced later.

Hong Kong’s Transport Department said cross-boundary coaches, taxis and private vehicles can use Man Kam To Port from 7am on Wednesday, while trucks will continue to use other road transit ports for crossing to Shenzhen.

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Northbound bus services at Man Kam To will also resume, and passengers will be informed in due course.

Mike Wong contributed to the story.