Special traffic arrangements on Hong Kong Island
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The following road closure and traffic diversions will be implemented from 6.15am to 6.45am:
Road closure
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- Westbound Chater Road between Murray Road and Jackson Road;
- Chater Road between Ice House Street and Jackson Road;
- Jackson Road between Chater Road and Connaught Road Central;
- Southbound Ice House Street between Connaught Road Central and Chater Road; and
- Connaught Road Central between Pedder Street and Harcourt Road will be closed for a short period of time at around 6.30am.
Traffic diversions
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- Traffic along Lambeth Walk heading for westbound Connaught Road Central will be diverted via southbound Murray Road, eastbound Queensway, southbound Cotton Tree Drive, U-turn outside St. John's Building, northbound Garden Road, westbound Queen's Road Central and northbound Pedder Street;
- Traffic along westbound Harcourt Road heading for eastbound Queensway will be diverted via westbound Connaught Road Central and southbound Murray Road;
- Traffic along eastbound Des Voeux Road Central heading for eastbound Queensway will be diverted via northbound Pedder Street, eastbound Connaught Road Central, eastbound Harcourt Road and southbound Cotton Tree Drive;
- Traffic along northbound Ice House Street heading for Queensway will be diverted via westbound Connaught Road Central, U-turn, eastbound Connaught Road Central, eastbound Harcourt Road and southbound Cotton Tree Drive slip road; and
- Traffic along westbound Connaught Road Central between Harcourt Road and Pedder Street will be diverted via southbound Cotton Tree Drive, westbound Queen’s Road Central and northbound Pedder Street for a short period of time at around 6.30 am.
Suspension of Lay-by
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The lay-by at Jackson Road between Chater Road and Connaught Road Central will be suspended between 6am and 8am.
Actual implementation of the traffic arrangements will be made depending on traffic and crowd conditions in the area. Motorists are advised to exercise tolerance and patience and take heed of instructions of the Police on site.
Ends/Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Issued at HKT 11:22
Issued at HKT 11:22
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