Special traffic and transport arrangements for Hong Kong Brands and Products Expo at Victoria Park
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The special traffic and transport arrangements mainly include:
* Pedestrianisation will be implemented at East Point Road, Lockhart Road east of Cannon Street, and Great George Road Street west of Paterson Street from 4pm to midnight on weekdays, and from noon to midnight on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays;
* Depending on the on-site crowd and traffic conditions, the section of Gloucester Road between Kingston Street and Causeway Road, Sugar Street, Great George Street, Paterson Street, Kingston Street, Cleveland Street and Hing Fat Street may be temporarily closed. In addition, the Tin Hau Station Public Transport Interchange may also be suspended;
* Bus stops on Causeway Road outside Victoria Park will be suspended or temporarily relocated; and
* The Hing Fat Street Public Carpark (except parts of the metered parking spaces, parts of the motorcycle parking spaces and disabled parking spaces) will be suspended from 10am to 8.59pm daily from December 7, 2016, to January 3, 2017.
The TD anticipates that the traffic in the vicinity of Causeway Bay and Tin Hau will be busy during the holding of the above event. Members of the public are advised to use public transport services as far as possible and avoid driving to the affected areas. Early planning of journeys is also advised to avoid unexpected delay. Public transport passengers are advised to pay attention to the special transport arrangements.
The implementation of road closures, traffic control and diversion measures will be exercised or altered by the Police depending on the prevailing crowd and traffic conditions. Motorists are advised to exercise tolerance and patience when driving in the vicinity and follow the instructions of the Police.
The TD and the Police will closely monitor the traffic situation and implement appropriate measures whenever necessary. Motorists and members of the public are advised to be alert to the latest traffic news on radio and television.
Details of the special traffic and transport arrangements are now available on the TD's website (www.td.gov.hk).
Ends/Monday, December 5, 2016
Issued at HKT 18:25
Issued at HKT 18:25
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