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The Transport Department (TD) today (March 31) reminded the public that in view of the large number of grave sweepers travelling to the cemeteries in Chai Wan during the Ching Ming Festival, special traffic and transport arrangements will continue to be implemented to ensure members of the public can visit the cemeteries in a safe and orderly manner.
The special traffic and transport arrangements will include:
Road closures
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April 2 (Saturday), 10 (Sunday) and 17 (Sunday)
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In connection with the implementation of Phase II road closures, the left-turning movement from Lin Shing Road to Cape Collinson Road leading to the vicinity of the Chinese Permanent Cemetery will be closed to all vehicular traffic (except for green minibus (GMB) route 18M, hearses, funeral vehicles and vehicles with permits) from 7am to 6.30pm daily.
Lin Shing Road and Cape Collinson Road will be closed to all vehicular traffic (except for franchised buses, GMB routes 16A, 16M and 16X, hearses, funeral vehicles and vehicles with permits). The Police may allow taxis and public light buses to enter Lin Shing Road and turn right onto Cape Collinson Road depending on the traffic conditions in the vicinity of the Chai Wan cemeteries from 7am to 6.30pm daily.
April 3 (Sunday) and 4 (Ching Ming Festival)
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In connection with the implementation of Phase III road closures, Lin Shing Road and Cape Collinson Road will be closed to all vehicular traffic from 7am to 7pm daily (except for franchised buses, GMB routes 16A, 16M and 16X, hearses, funeral vehicles and vehicles with permits).
Other Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays
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For the other Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays until May 7, vehicles will be allowed to use the section of Cape Collinson Road east of Lin Shing Road (that is, the left-turning movement from Lin Shing Road to Cape Collinson Road leading to the vicinity of the Chinese Permanent Cemetery) from 7am to 6pm daily during the implementation of Phase I road closures by the Police. Should traffic conditions worsen, the Police may consider escalating the road closures to Phase II.
Public transport services
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New World First Bus (NWFB) route 388 (Circular) between Chai Wan Station Bus Terminus and Chai Wan Cemeteries will be operated from 9am to 4pm daily on April 2 and 9, from 8am to 5pm daily on April 3 and 10, from 7am to 6pm on April 4 and from 9am to 2pm on April 17, and when necessary the service will be strengthened depending on the traffic conditions and passenger demand.
NWFB route 389 (Circular) between Shau Kei Wan Bus Terminus and Chai Wan Cemeteries will be operated from 9am to 4pm daily on April 2 and 9, from 8am to 5pm daily on April 3 and 10 and from 7am to 6pm on April 4, and when necessary the service will be strengthened depending on the traffic conditions and passenger demand.
Actual implementation of and adjustments to road closures, traffic control and public transport diversions will be made by the Police at the scene depending on conditions in the areas.
Members of the public are advised to be alert to the latest traffic news on television and radio. They may also visit the TD's website (www.td.gov.hk) or call 1823 for the latest traffic and transport information.
Ends/Thursday, March 31, 2016
Issued at HKT 12:08
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