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A man who caused $1.4 million in damage to the Central Expressway (CTE) tunnel and triggered a 10-hour road closure in 2024 was sentenced to 13 months' jail and fined $1,000 on July 13.On Nov 8, 2024, Lai Daohong drove his lorry into the CTE tunnel unaware thMan jailed 13 months for causing $1.4m in CTE tunnel damage, 10-hour closure
A man who caused $1.4 million in damage to the Central Expressway (CTE) tunnel and triggered a 10-hour road closure in 2024 was sentenced to 13 months' jail and fined $1,000 on July 13.On Nov 8, 2024, Lai Daohong drove his lorry into the CTE tunnel unaware that its crane boom was raised, causing damage to electrical and mechanical equipment on the tunnel ceiling, according to the Land Transport Authority.As a result, the slip road had to be closed for 10 hours to remove debris and loose cables, causing severe traffic congestion. The road was also closed for another four nights to carry out repairs. The 56-year-old pleaded guilty to one charge of driving a heavy motor vehicle that collided with government property and another charge of driving a vehicle taller than 4.5m without the required police or auxiliary police escort.The Chinese national was also disqualified from driving all classes of vehicles for 24 months after his release from prison. Read more











