Special traffic and transport arrangements for New Year's Eve
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Road closures and traffic diversions will be implemented in Central including the Peak, Wan Chai, Tsim Sha Tsui and West Kowloon Cultural District in phases from tomorrow's afternoon, and some bus and green minibus (GMB) routes will be subject to diversion, truncation or suspension. The Tsim Sha Tsui East (Mody Road) Bus Terminus, the Star Ferry Bus Terminus in Tsim Sha Tsui and Expo Drive East Bus Terminus in Wan Chai North will be suspended from 8pm, 8.30pm and 9pm respectively during the road closure period until the re-opening of roads for traffic.
The MTR services of Island Line, Tsuen Wan Line, Kwun Tong Line and East Rail Line (Admiralty - Sheung Shui) will be enhanced from 8pm tomorrow. MTR heavy rail lines (except Airport Express Line and Disneyland Resort Line) and Light Rail Routes 505, 507, 610, 614P, 615P, 706 and 751 will operate round the clock tomorrow, while the operating hours of MTR Bus Routes 506, K51 and K54 will be extended.
To cater for the festive passenger demand, a number of bus and GMB routes will be subject to service enhancement (including extension of operating hours). Some special overnight bus services will also be operated on January 1, 2023. Tram services will be enhanced in the afternoon and during the evening peak period tomorrow. The operating hours of two Star Ferry routes (i.e. Central - Tsim Sha Tsui and Wan Chai - Tsim Sha Tsui) will be extended to 1am on January 1. As for the ferry service between Central and Discovery Bay, one additional sailing each to Central and Discovery Bay will be operated on January 1 at 1am and 1.30am respectively. The operating hours of the Central-Mid-Levels Escalator and Walkway System will be extended to 3am on January 1. Members of the public may refer to the passenger notices displayed by the public transport operators concerned. Franchised bus companies concerned will also upload the details of the temporary service adjustments onto their websites and mobile applications for passengers' information.
Members of the public are also advised to make use of public transport services and avoid driving to busy areas. If driving is necessary, motorists are advised to drive with care and patience, and should be aware that on-street parking spaces may be suspended due to road closures. Pedestrians are advised to walk on the pavement, pay attention to road safety, and be considerate and patient. They should also observe traffic lights and follow advice and instructions given by the Police on-site.
It is expected that a large number of passengers will use public transport services during the holiday period and the waiting time for public transport services may be longer than usual. The TD reminded passengers to plan their journeys in advance, observe order and heed advice on-site from the Police and staff of the public transport service operators concerned when waiting for the services.
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 pay attention to the announcement of traffic news on radio, television, the TD's website (www.td.gov.hk) or mobile application "HKeMobility".
Details of the special traffic and transport arrangements are available on the TD's website and mobile application "HKeMobility".
Ends/Friday, December 30, 2022
Issued at HKT 16:35
Issued at HKT 16:35
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