Police will implement special traffic arrangements to facilitate worshippers visiting Che Kung Temple in Sha Tin during the Che Kung Festival period.
The following roads will be closed from 8pm on January 29 to 6pm on January 31:
1. The slow lane of westbound Che Kung Miu Road between Sha Tin Tau Road and Chui Tin Street;
2. The slow lane of southbound Chui Tin Street between Che Kung Miu Road and the entrance of Sun Chui Estate near Sun Fong House and Ng Yuk Secondary School;
3. The cycle track along the western riverside of Shing Mun River Channel between Tsuen Nam Road and Che Kung Miu Road;
4. The cycle track along both sides of Che Kung Miu Road between Chui Tin Street and Sha Tin Tau Road;
5. The cycle track inside the subway system at the junction between Che Kung Miu Road and Chui Tin Street; and
6. The cycle track inside the subway system at the junction between Che Kung Miu Road and Sha Tin Tau Road.
During the road closure period, cyclists may use the cycle track along the northern riverside of Shing Mun River Channel between Lion Rock Tunnel Road and Shing Wan Road to and from Sha Tin.
Actual implementation of the traffic arrangements will be made depending on traffic and crowd conditions in the area. Motorists are advised to exercise tolerance and patience and take heed of instructions of the Police on site.
Issued at HKT 15:39