Special traffic and transport arrangements in Central and Western District from this Saturday
The Transport Department (TD) today (June 28) reminded members of the public that special traffic and transport arrangements will be implemented in Central and Western District from 8pm on July 1 (Saturday) to 1am on July 3 (Monday).
The special traffic and transport arrangements mainly include:
Road closures
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The following roads will be temporarily closed from 6am to 11pm on July 2:
1. The section of Hollywood Road between Aberdeen Street and Arbuthnot Road;
2. The section of Lyndhurst Terrace between Gage Street and Hollywood Road;
3. The section of Old Bailey Street between Staunton Street and Hollywood Road;
4. The section of Graham Street between Staunton Street and Hollywood Road;
5. The section of Peel Street between Staunton Street and Gage Street;
6. The section of Elgin Street between Staunton Street and Hollywood Road;
7. Vehicles exceeding 9 metres in length and except for access are prohibited from entering Lyndhurst Terrace between Wellington Street and Gage Street;
8. Vehicles exceeding 9m in length and except for access are prohibited from entering Hollywood Road between Lok Ku Road and Aberdeen Street; and
9. Vehicles exceeding 9m in length on Caine Road eastbound will be prohibited from turning left into Old Bailey Street northbound.
Public transport services
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From 6am on July 2 to 1am on July 3, a total of six bus routes operating in the affected areas (Citybus routes No. 12, 12M and 40M, New World First Bus routes No. 13 and 26, and cross-harbour route No. H1) will be temporarily diverted. The public transport operators will display notices to advise passengers of the above arrangements.
Parking meters
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From 8pm on July 1 to 11pm on July 2, all parking meters on Old Bailey Street will be suspended.
Due to extensive road closures and traffic diversions in the affected areas, it is anticipated that other major roads in the vicinity will become very congested. Motorists are advised to be patient when driving to the affected areas and follow the Police's instructions, and be alert to the latest traffic news through the media.
In addition, other ad-hoc traffic and public transport measures, including additional road closures, traffic diversion and alteration and suspension of public transport services, may be implemented by the Police depending on actual traffic and crowd conditions in the areas.
Members of the public are advised to use public transport services, in particular railway services, and avoid driving to the affected or congested areas unless necessary. Early planning of journeys and use of alternative travelling routes are advised to avoid unexpected delay. Public transport commuters are advised to pay attention to the arrangements of route diversions and suspension or relocation of stops.
For the details of the special traffic and transport arrangements, members of the public may call 1823 or browse the TD's website at www.td.gov.hk.