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Hong Kong authorities will re-open the Cross-Harbor Tunnel on Wednesday morning, a senior official said, restoring a major transit link connecting two sides of the city.

The tunnel, which links Hong Kong island to the Kowloon peninsula, was shut after protesters occupied a nearby university campus last week, fighting fiery battles with police.

Chief secretary Matthew Cheung said on Tuesday the violence had left the tunnel looking like a “war-zone,” with fire hydrants and toll booths damaged.

Hundreds of government staff and contractors have spent several days clearing the site, he said.

Reuters