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The Transport Department (TD) today (September 6) reminded the public that special traffic and transport arrangements will be implemented in Happy Valley during horse race meetings for 2012-13 from September 12.
The special traffic and transport arrangements mainly include:
* From about 1.5 hours prior to the start of the first race, the section of Wong Nai Chung Road southbound between Queen's Road East and the up ramp outside the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) will be closed (except for vehicles heading for Aberdeen Tunnel), and the section of Wong Nai Chung Road southbound between Village Road and the up ramp outside the HKJC will be re-routed to one-way northbound traffic.
* From about 35 minutes prior to the start of the last race, the up ramp on Wong Nai Chung Road outside the HKJC leading to Aberdeen Tunnel, the section of Wong Nai Chung Road southbound between Queen's Road East and the up ramp leading to Aberdeen Tunnel, the section of Wong Nai Chung Road southbound between Village Road and the Public Stands of the HKJC, and the section of Morrison Hill Road southbound between Leighton Road and Queen's Road East will be closed.
* During the period of road closures, franchised bus, green minibus and residents' services will be temporarily diverted until traffic returns to normal.
* Some of the bus stops on Leighton Road, Morrison Hill Road and Wong Nai Chung Road will be suspended. Bus companies will put up notices at the affected bus stops to inform passengers of the temporary arrangements.
* Parking spaces on Wong Nai Chung Road will be suspended.
The TD anticipates that the traffic in the vicinity of the affected areas will be heavily congested during horse race meetings. Motorists are advised to avoid driving to the affected areas. In cases of traffic congestion, motorists should exercise tolerance and patience, and follow the instructions of the Police. Members of the public planning to go to the affected area are advised to use public transport as far as possible.
The TD and the Police will closely monitor the traffic situation and implement appropriate measures whenever necessary. Motorists and members of the public are advised to watch out for the latest traffic news broadcast via radio and television channels.
Details of the special traffic and transport arrangements are now available on the TD's website (www.td.gov.hk).
Ends/Thursday, September 6, 2012
Issued at HKT 15:01
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