Chief Executive John Lee on Saturday wrapped up a visit to the harbourfront boardwalk in North Point to talk to Hongkongers – and managed to fit in an impromptu jog.

The walkway – built under the Island Eastern Corridor – spans 2.2 kilometres in total.

The section from Fortress Hill to North Point will open to the public on January 26.

The boardwalk will have viewing platforms and shared spaces for pedestrians, joggers, cyclists, and pet owners.

Movable bridges have also been installed to allow vessels access to the inner waters.

The Development Bureau and the Eastern District Office invited some people on Saturday to try out the boardwalk – while Lee was there for an inspection.

After an inspection of about half an hour, Lee invited some Hongkongers to join him for a jog along the boardwalk.

“My personal feeling is that whether you run, jog, or cycle along the boardwalk, the scenery is amazing. It’s nice to take in the views in a busy schedule, and Hong Kong is a beautiful place to call home,” he said after the run.

The Development Bureau earlier announced that the section between North Point and Quarry Bay will be opened in phases in the second half of this year.

After the completion of the project, a 13-kilometre harbourfront promenade will connect Kennedy Town in the west with Shau Kei Wan in the east of Hong Kong Island.