Traffic situation after Typhoon Mangkhut

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     Although Typhoon Mangkhut already landed in the Guangdong Province and wind is easing off in Hong Kong, the massive typhoon has brought severe damage to various parts of the public transport network and facilities (particularly roads and piers). The relevant government departments and public transport operators are working in full steam, including repairing road surface and traffic lights, clearing blocked roads, etc., so as to restore the public transport services as quick as possible.

     A government spokesman today (September 17) reminded members of the public to pay attention to the road conditions and the latest arrangements for public transport services and allow more time for travel. Motorists especially private car drivers and commercial vehicle drivers are advised to exercise tolerance and patience, and drive carefully to ensure safety. On public transport services, franchised bus companies have already accorded priority to provide feeder bus services to MTR stations.

     As at 7.30am today, the updated transport service arrangements are as follows:

(I) Limited services being provided by MTR:

     Tsuen Wan Line 8-minute intervals
     Kwun Tong Line 8-minute intervals
     Island Line Normal frequency
     South Island Line Normal frequency
     Tseung Kwan O Line
     North Point Station - Po Lam Station Normal frequency
     Tiu Keng Leng Station - LOHAS Park Station Normal frequency
     Tung Chung Line
     Hong Kong Station - Tung Chung Station Normal frequency
     Disneyland Resort Line Normal frequency
     Airport Express Normal frequency
     East Rail Line
     Hung Hom Station - Sha Tin Station   10-minute intervals
     Sha Tin Station - Tai Po Market Station 15-minute intervals
     Sheung Shui Station - Lok Ma Chau Station 15-minute intervals
     Sheung Shui Station - Lo Wu Station   10-minute intervals
     West Rail Line Normal frequency
     Ma On Shan Line Normal frequency
     Light Rail Limited Service
     MTR Bus   Limited service

(II) Franchised Bus Services:

     1. NWFB/CTB: Due to obstacles on roads, the service of NWFB & CTB daytime routes are suspended, except the following routes:
     i) NWFB: 82M;
     ii) CTB: 48,70,72,72A,75,78,90,592,S1,S56

     2. KMB: the service of daytime routes are suspended, except the following routes: 6,59M,60M,68M,71A,238M,904,K12,K14,K17,K18

     3. LWB: the service of daytime routes are suspended, except the following routes: S1,S64

     4. NLB:
     (a) Routes 37,37H,37M, 38 have gradually resumed normal,
     (b) Routes 1,2,3,4,11,21,23,34,36,A35,B2,B2P are still suspended;

(III) Ferry Services

The following ferry services will resume shortly:

(i) Inner Harbour Routes
     1. Coral Sea (Kwun Tong- Sai Wan Ho): gradually resume service at 6.48am
     2. Coral Sea (Sai Wan Ho – Sam Ka Tsuen): gradually resume service at 7.00am
     3. Star Ferry (Central –Tsim Sha Tsui): gradually resume service at 6.30am
     4. Star Ferry (Wan Chai– Tsim Sha Tsui): gradually resume service at 7.20am

(ii) Outlying Islands Routes
     1. New World First Ferry (Cheung Chau - Central): gradually resume service at 7.00am
     2. Tsui Wah (Aberdeen - Yung Shue Wan): gradually resume service at 7.20am
     3. Discovery Bay Ferry (Discovery Bay – Central): gradually resume service at 7.15am
     4. Hong Kong and Kowloon Ferry (Sok Kwu Wan - Central): gradually resume service at 8am
     5. Hong Kong and Kowloon Ferry (Yung Shue Wan - Central): gradually resume service at 7.20am
     6. Hong Kong and Kowloon Ferry (Peng Chau - Central): gradually resume service at 7.25am
     7. Park Island Ferry (Ma Wan – Central): gradually resume service at 7am
     8. Park Island Ferry (Ma Wan – Tsuen Wan): gradually resume service at 10.15am

     The following ferry services will resume later today:

(i) Outlying Islands Routes
     1. Tsui Wah (Aberdeen – Cheung Chau)
     2. Chuen Kee Ferry (Aberdeen - Sok Kwu Wan)
     3. Peng Chau Kaito (Discovery Bay – Mui Wo)

     Due to damage of some ferry piers, the following seven ferry services will be suspended for a longer period after typhoon signal has been lowered to No. 3:

(i) Inner Harbour Routes

     1. New World First Ferry (North Point – Hung Hom)
     2. New World First Ferry (North Point – Kowloon City)
     3. Fortune Ferry (North Point – Kwun Tong)

(ii) Outlying Islands Routes
     1. New World First Ferry (Central – Mui Wo)
     2. New World First Ferry (Peng Chau – Mui Wo – Chi Ma Wan – Cheung Chau)
     3. Fortune Ferry (Tuen Mun – Tung Chung – Sha Lo Wan – Tai O)
     4. Hong Kong and Kowloon Ferry (Special Departures of Peng Chau – Hei Ling Chau)

"We hope the community understands and be patient. It inevitably takes some time for public transport service to resume normal. The government departments will continue its efforts and will keep the public and the media informed of the latest situation," the Government spokesman said. "Also, members of the public will no doubt be affected during the start of the working day. The Government urges employers to be considerate and exercise flexibility in light of the difficulty faced by employees to go to work under such circumstances."

Ends/Monday, September 17, 2018
Issued at HKT 8:56

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