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The Transport Department (TD) today (March 17) 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 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:
March 19 (Saturday)
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During the implementation of Phase I road closures by the Police, vehicles will continue to 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.
Should traffic conditions worsen, the Police may consider escalating the road closures to Phase II.
March 20 (Sunday) and 25 to 28 (Friday to Monday)
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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.
New World First Bus (NWFB) route 388 (Circular) between Chai Wan Station Bus Terminus and Chai Wan Cemeteries will be operated from 9am to 2pm on March 20 and from 8am to 5pm daily from March 25 to 28, 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 8am to 5pm daily from March 25 to 28, 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 stations. 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 17, 2016
Issued at HKT 17:28
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