[2] It is planned to be opened to vehicular traffic in its entirety (excluding the proposed Lantau - Tsing Yi Link) by 2033, and no later than 2036.

When completed, it will be approximately 20 kilometres in length,[4] linking Lantau with the Northwest New Territories including the proposed Hung Shui Kiu New Town.

The route was proposed to alleviate the expected increase in traffic demand from the Hung Shui Kiu and Ha Tsuen New Development Areas (NDAs), while also reducing congestion on other road links between the New Territories and Kowloon, such as Tuen Mun Road, Yuen Long Highway, Ting Kau Bridge, Lantau Link, and Tai Lam Tunnel.

[6] A further two tunnels and two bridges will be built if the proposed Tsing Yi - Lantau Link is carried forward.

The Highways Department has released a preliminary alignment of Route 11 which details the proposed exits and junctions.