Special traffic and transport arrangements to be implemented at Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai tomorrow morning
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Traffic arrangements
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The following sections of roads will be temporarily closed to vehicular traffic:
- Expo Drive;
- Expo Drive Central;
- Expo Drive East;
- The slip road leading from the Central - Wan Chai Bypass (CWB) Tunnel to Expo Drive; and
- Lung Tat Path eastbound.
Public transport arrangements
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The following bus route diversions and associated temporary relocation of bus stops will be implemented in connection with the road closures mentioned above:
- The terminal point for cross-harbour route No. 961 at Expo Drive East will be relocated to Harbour Road outside Wan Chai Training Pool;
- The bus stop for cross-harbour route No. 930 at Gloucester Road westbound near Paterson Street would be suspended and replacement bus stops will be temporarily provided at Hennessy Road near Tonnochy Road, Hennessy Road near Wan Chai Fire Station, Yee Wo Street outside Hong Kong Mansion, and Tung Lo Wan Road opposite St. Paul's Hospital after route diversion;
- The cross-harbour route Nos. 104, 914P and 914X will be temporarily diverted but existing bus stops will not be affected; and
- The taxi stand at Expo Drive will be suspended.
In anticipation of more traffic in the vicinity of Wan Chai North, motorists are advised to avoid driving to the affected areas. In case of traffic congestion, they should exercise tolerance and patience, follow the Police's instructions and be alert to the latest traffic news through the media.
Appropriate traffic signs will be erected to guide motorists. Public transport operators will display notices to inform passengers of the temporary arrangements. Public transport users are advised to pay attention to the arrangements of bus route diversions and relocation of bus stops. The TD and the Police will closely monitor the traffic situation and implement appropriate measures whenever necessary.
For details on the special traffic and transport arrangements, members of the public can browse the TD's website (www.td.gov.hk) or mobile application "HKeMobility".
Ends/Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Issued at HKT 20:11
Issued at HKT 20:11
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