Special traffic and transport arrangements in Chai Wan during Chung Yeung Festival

The Transport Department (TD) reminded members of the public today (September 16) that special traffic and transport arrangements will be implemented in Chai Wan during the Chung Yeung Festival. With the epidemic persisting, the TD appealed to grave sweepers to stagger grave-sweeping activities over a wider period before and after the Chung Yeung Festival (October 4), and observe social distancing measures to reduce the risk of virus transmission. The relevant traffic and transport arrangements are as follows:

A. Special Traffic Arrangements

(i) Temporary prohibited zone

The section of Cape Collinson Road east of Lin Shing Road (i.e. the left-turning movement from Lin Shing Road to Cape Collinson Road leading to the vicinity of the Chinese Permanent Cemetery) will be temporarily designated as a private car prohibited zone from 7am to 3pm daily from September 18 to October 22. All private cars, expect those with permits, will be prohibited from entering the prohibited zone.

(ii) Road closures

Road closures to be implemented on September 24 and 25 and October 1, 2, 8 and 9

In connection with the implementation of road closures by the Police, Lin Shing Road and Cape Collinson Road will be closed to all vehicular traffic from 7am to 5pm except for franchised buses; green minibus (GMB) routes 16A, 16M, 16X and 18M; taxis; hearses; funeral vehicles; and vehicles with permits.

Road closures to be implemented on October 4

In connection with the implementation of road closures by the Police, Lin Shing Road and Cape Collinson Road will be closed to all vehicular traffic from 7am to 5pm except for franchised buses; GMB routes 16A, 16M and 16X; hearses; funeral vehicles; and vehicles with permits.

B. Public Transport Services

(i) Provision of special bus services

The following special bus services will be operated on the specified dates and the bus services will be strengthened depending on passenger demand and traffic conditions.
Route Dates Operating Time
New World First Bus (NWFB) Route 388 (Circular)

- between Chai Wan Station Bus Terminus and Chai Wan Cemeteries		 September 24 and 25 and October 1, 2, 8 and 9 10am to 2pm
October 4
(Chung Yeung Festival)		 8am to 6pm
NWFB Route 389 (Circular)

- between Shau Kei Wan Bus Terminus and Chai Wan Cemeteries		 September 25 and October 1, 2 and 9 10am to 2pm
October 4
(Chung Yeung Festival)		 8am to 6pm

(ii) Enhancement of bus and GMB services

Citybus Routes 8X and 780; NWFB Route 9; Cross Harbour Routes 106, 118 and 606; and GMB Route 18M will be strengthened subject to passenger demand.

Depending on the actual traffic conditions in the areas, adjustments to the extent of road closures, traffic control measures and public transport diversions will be made by the Police whenever necessary.

Members of the public are advised to be alert to the latest traffic news on radio and television. They may also visit the TD's website (www.td.gov.hk) or use the mobile application "HKeMobility" for the latest traffic and public transport information.

Ends/Friday, September 16, 2022
Issued at HKT 11:00
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