Police will implement special traffic arrangements to facilitate members of the public visiting the "Wishing Tree" in Lam Tsuen, Tai Po during the Lunar New Year period.

A. Road closure and traffic diversions

     Lam Tsuen Heung Kung Sho Road between Lam Tsuen Pai Lau and Lam Tsuen Rural Committee Office will be closed and pedestrianised between 7am and 7pm daily from January 28 to February 12.

     Depending on the prevailing traffic and crowd situation, vehicles heading for Lam Kam Road (Pat Heung bound) must travel via Kwong Fuk Interchange, Tai Po Road – eastbound Yuen Chau Tsai, slip road, the nearside lane of northbound Tolo Highway and Lam Kam Road Interchange from January 28 to February 12, except for franchised buses, coaches, green minibuses (GMBs), taxis and vehicles of Lam Tsuen residents.

     Depending on the prevailing traffic and crowd situation, the slip road leading from Tai Po Tai Wo Road to northbound Tolo Highway will be closed between 11am and 5pm daily from January 28 to February 5, except for franchised buses, coaches, GMBs and taxis with passengers. Vehicles from Tai Po Tai Wo Road heading for Lam Kam Road (Pat Heung bound) must travel via southbound Tolo Highway, Kwong Fuk Interchange, Tai Po Road – eastbound Yuen Chau Tsai, slip road, the nearside lane of northbound Tolo Highway and Lam Kam Road Interchange.

B. Temporary no-stopping zone

     Vehicles cannot pick up or drop off passengers and load or unload goods at the following locations between 7am and 7pm daily from January 28 to February 12:

- The access road to Fong Ma Po Village between Lam Kam Road and Lam Tsuen Rural Committee Office; and
- Lam Kam Road between the access road to Tong Sheung Tsuen and Lam Kam Road Interchange, except for franchised buses and GMBs.

     If the prevailing traffic situation permits, public light buses and taxis may be allowed to pick up or drop off passengers on Lam Kam Road near Hang Ha Po Tsuen and Tong Sheung Tsuen. Plying for hire is strictly prohibited.

     Police will continue traffic enforcement action during the Lunar New Year period, including issuing fixed penalty tickets and towing away illegally parked vehicles without prior warning.

     Actual implementation of the traffic arrangements will be made depending on traffic and crowd conditions in the area. Motorists should exercise tolerance and patience, and follow the instructions of Police on site.