Special traffic arrangements for 15th National Games athletics (marathon) test event
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Shenzhen Bay Port
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To ensure the smooth running of the race, clearance services at Shenzhen Bay Port will be suspended, and temporary control measures will be implemented at Shenzhen Bay Bridge, Kong Sham Western Highway and Ha Tsuen Interchange from 2am to about 11am. These will be closed to all traffic from eastbound and westbound Yuen Long Highway, and Ha Tsuen Road.
During the suspension of clearance services, cross-boundary goods vehicles and private cars holding valid permits for the Shenzhen Bay Port may divert to Lok Ma Chau/Huanggang Port, Man Kam To Port and Heung Yuen Wai Port as instructed. Traffic is expected to be relatively busy for roads leading to Lok Ma Chau/Huanggang Port and Lok Ma Chau Station (Futian Port), including San Tin Interchange, San Sam Road and Lok Ma Chau Road.
Clearance services at Shenzhen Bay Port are anticipated to resume at around 11am, at which time traffic is expected to be relatively busy. Travellers and drivers planning to use the port on that day are advised to plan their journeys ahead and reserve sufficient commuting time.
Shenzhen Bay Boundary Control Point
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After the clearance services at Shenzhen Bay Port resume normal, the following arrangements will be implemented by phases depending on traffic conditions:
Phase I
All vehicles will use the existing driving routes to enter the boundary control point.
Phase II
- The traffic arrangements for goods vehicles remain unchanged. They will continue to enter the holding area awaiting clearance through the goods vehicle lanes;
- Public transport vehicles, including cross-boundary buses, franchised buses, green minibuses and taxis will continue to enter the boundary control point through the passenger vehicle lanes; and
- Cross-boundary private cars must keep left on the Shenzhen Bay Bridge and then enter the designated waiting area through the goods vehicle lanes. Private cars will queue up and await further instructions to proceed to the clearance area for departure procedures.
Lok Ma Chau Boundary Control Point
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Depending on traffic conditions, the following arrangements will be implemented by phases:
Phase I
All vehicles will use the existing driving routes to enter the boundary control point.
Phase II
- The traffic arrangements for cross-boundary private cars and goods vehicles remain unchanged. They will enter the boundary control point through the passenger vehicle lanes via San Tin Interchange or the goods vehicle lanes respectively;
- Public transport vehicles including cross-boundary buses, green minibuses and taxis will use the goods vehicle lanes on eastbound San Tin Highway or westbound Fanling Highway to enter the goods vehicle holding area via San Sham Road;
- Lok Ma Chau – Huanggang cross-boundary shuttle buses will enter Castle Peak Road after leaving Lok Ma Chau Public Transport Interchange, and will be instructed to turn right to the goods vehicle lanes of San Sham Road to enter the goods vehicle holding area; and
- Vehicles in the goods vehicle holding area will be instructed to proceed to their respective drop-off areas.
Phase III
- In addition to the traffic arrangements implemented in Phase II, cross-boundary private cars will be instructed to enter the designated waiting area; and
- Vehicles in the designated waiting area will be instructed to proceed to the clearance area for departure procedures.
Motorists are advised to avoid driving to above areas during the specified hours. Road users are advised to exercise patience and drive with care, and follow the instructions of the Police on site.
Ends/Thursday, February 13, 2025
Issued at HKT 18:19
Issued at HKT 18:19
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