The Transport Department (TD) today (December 2) reminded the public that special traffic and transport arrangements will be implemented in the vicinity of Causeway Bay and Tin Hau to facilitate the holding of the 53rd Hong Kong Brands and Products Expo at Victoria Park from December 15, 2018 to January 7, 2019.
 
     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, Hing Fat Street, Electric Road and Lau Li Street may be temporarily closed. In addition, the Tin Hau Station Public Transport Interchange, public light bus stands at Paterson Street and Sugar Street and taxi stands at Paterson Street and Lau Li Street may also be suspended;
 
* Bus stops on Causeway Road outside Victoria Park will be suspended, relocated or temporarily provided; and
 
* The Hing Fat Street Public Carpark (except disabled parking spaces) will be suspended from 10am to 8.59pm daily between December 12, 2018 to January 8, 2019.
 
     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 cater for unexpected delays. Public transport passengers are advised to pay attention to the special public transport arrangements.
 
     The actual 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 patience and tolerance when driving to the affected areas and follow the instructions of the Police.
 
     The TD and the Police will closely monitor the traffic situation and implement appropriate measures whenever necessary. Members of the public are advised to stay 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/Sunday, December 2, 2018
Issued at HKT 14:01

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