The Transport Department (TD) today (December 6) reminded the public that, to facilitate the holding of the 56th Hong Kong Brands and Products Expo at Victoria Park from December 9, 2022, to January 1, 2023, special traffic and transport arrangements will be implemented in the vicinity of Causeway Bay and Tin Hau.

     The 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, temporarily relocated or provided; and

* Hing Fat Street Public Carpark (except disabled parking spaces) will be suspended from 8am to 8.59pm daily from December 6 to 8, 2022; from 8am to 11.59pm on January 1, 2023; and from 8am to 8.59pm on January 2, 2023. From 8am to 7.59pm daily from December 9 to 31, 2022, meter parking spaces 1604AB to 1629AB at Hing Fat Street Public Car Park will be suspended.

     The TD anticipates that the traffic in the vicinity of Causeway Bay and Tin Hau will be busy during the holding of the event. Members of the public are advised to use public transport services as far as possible, avoid driving to the affected areas. Early planning of the 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 be patient when driving in the affected area and follow the Police's instruction, and watch out for the latest traffic news through the media.

     The TD and the Police will closely monitor the traffic situation and implement appropriate measures whenever necessary. Motorists and members of the public are advised to stay alert to the latest traffic news on radio and television.

     For details of the special traffic and transport arrangements, please browse the TD's website (www.td.gov.hk) or mobile application "HKeMobility".

Ends/Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Issued at HKT 11:00

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