Police will implement the following special traffic arrangements on Sunday (February 25) to facilitate three public processions to be held on Hong Kong Island.

(I)

     Legislative Council Road will be intermittently closed from 10am, until the crowd is dispersed and traffic resumes normal.

(II)

     The following roads will be intermittently closed from 3pm, until the crowd is dispersed and traffic resumes normal:

- Eastbound Des Voeux Road Central;
- Eastbound Queensway between Des Voeux Road Central and Rodney Street;
- Rodney Street; and
- If necessary, the first right lane of Garden Road flyover.

(III)

     The following roads will be intermittently closed from 3.30pm, until the crowd is dispersed and traffic resumes normal:

- Westbound Hennessy Road; and
- Westbound Queensway.

     Vehicles may not be permitted to access or leave car parks along the procession routes during the road closure period.

     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.

Ends/Friday, February 23, 2018
Issued at HKT 18:24

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