Special traffic and transport arrangements in Chai Wan for Chung Yeung Festival
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A. Traffic control/road closures
Level I - Traffic control to be implemented on the specified weekends (on October 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 and 31)
During the implementation of Level I traffic control by the Police, vehicles will continue to be allowed to use the section of Cape Collinson Road east of Lin Shing Road (i.e. the left-turning movement from Lin Shing Road to Cape Collinson Road leading to the vicinity of the Chinese Permanent Cemetery). Should traffic conditions worsen, the Police may consider escalating the road control measures to Level II.
Level II – Road closures to be implemented in two weeks preceding the Chung Yeung Festival (on October 1, 2, 3, 9 and 10)
In connection with the implementation of Level II road closures by the Police, Lin Shing Road and Cape Collinson Road will be closed to all vehicular traffic on the said dates from 7am to 6pm (except for franchised buses, green minibus (GMB) routes 16A, 16M, 16X and 18M, hearses, funeral vehicles, and vehicles with permits).
Level III – Road closures to be implemented on the Chung Yeung Festival (on October 14)
In connection with the implementation of Level III road closures by the Police, Lin Shing Road and Cape Collinson Road will be closed to all vehicular traffic from 7am to 6pm on the Chung Yeung Festival (except for franchised buses, GMB routes 16A, 16M and 16X, hearses, funeral vehicles, and vehicles with permits).
B. Public Transport Services
(i) Provision of special bus services
The following special bus services will be operated on the specified dates and the bus services will be strengthened depending on the passenger demand and traffic conditions to avoid crowding and reduce queuing time.
| Route | Date | Operating Time |
| New World First Bus (NWFB) Route 388 (Circular) - between Chai Wan Station Bus Terminus and Chai Wan Cemeteries |
October 1, 2, 3 and 9 | 9am to 4pm |
| October 10 | 8am to 5pm | |
| October 14 (Chung Yeung Festival) |
7am to 6pm | |
| October 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 and 31 | 9am to 2pm | |
| NWFB Route 389 (Circular) - between Shau Kei Wan Bus Terminus and Chai Wan Cemeteries |
October 1, 2, 3 and 9 | 9am to 4pm |
| October 10 | 8am to 5pm | |
| October 14 (Chung Yeung Festival) |
7am to 6pm | |
| NWFB Route 9C - from Shau Kei Wan Bus Terminus to Chai Wan Cemeteries |
October 14 (Chung Yeung Festival) |
9am and 1pm |
(ii) Enhancement of bus and GMB services
Citybus Routes 8X, 19 and 780, NWFB Route 9 and Cross Harbour Routes 106, 118 and 606, and GMB Route 18M will be strengthened subject to passenger demand.
Depending on the actual traffic conditions in the areas, adjustments to the extent of road closures, traffic control measures and public transport diversions will be made by the Police whenever necessary.
Members of the public are advised to be alert to the latest traffic news on radio and television. They may also visit the TD's website (www.td.gov.hk), use the mobile application "HKeMobility" or call 1823 for the latest traffic and public transport information.
Ends/Friday, September 24, 2021
Issued at HKT 16:47
Issued at HKT 16:47
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