The Transport Department (TD) today (May 6) reminded the public that special traffic and transport arrangements will be implemented in Wan Chai North to facilitate the holding of the 2022 Chief Executive Election on May 8 (Sunday). Details are as follows:
  
Road closure
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     The slip road leading from the Central-Wan Chai Bypass to Expo Drive will be temporarily closed from 7am to 6pm on May 8. Motorists are advised to use Man Po Street, Yiu Sing Street and Lung Wo Road for journeys to Wan Chai North.
 
Public transport services
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(1) The terminal point for cross-harbour bus route No. 961 at Expo Drive East will be relocated to Wan Chai North Temporary Public Transport Interchange from 0.30am to 10pm on May 8. New World First Bus route Nos. 18 and N8P, and cross-harbour bus route Nos. 905, 961 and 978, will be temporarily diverted from 5am on May 8. Due to bus route diversion, bus stops on Harbour Road westbound, Lung Wui Road and Harbour Road eastbound outside the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre will be suspended from 5am to 9pm on May 8, and temporary bus stops on Gloucester Road will be provided to facilitate passengers' boarding and alighting; and
 
(2) The taxi stands at Expo Drive and Harbour Road will be suspended from 0.30am to 10pm on May 8. The taxi stand and taxi drop-off point at Harbour View Street will be suspended from 0.30am to 7pm on May 8.
 
     The TD anticipates that the traffic in the vicinity of Wan Chai North will become busier. Motorists should avoid driving to the affected areas. In case of traffic congestion, they should exercise tolerance and patience, follow the Police's instructions and be alert to the latest traffic news through the media.
 
     The public transport operators will display notices to inform passengers of the temporary arrangements. Commuters using public transport are advised to pay attention to the arrangements of route diversions and suspension and relocation of stops. The TD and the Police will closely monitor the traffic situation and implement appropriate measures whenever necessary.
 
     For details on the special traffic and transport arrangements, members of the public can browse the TD's website (www.td.gov.hk) or mobile application "HKeMobility".

Ends/Friday, May 6, 2022
Issued at HKT 11:00

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