The Transport Department (TD) said tonight (November 26) that, due to the No. 5 alarm fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, a number of road sections remained closed. The public should heed the latest traffic and transport arrangements before travelling tomorrow morning (November 27), plan ahead their journeys and reserve sufficient time.

     All lanes of the section of Tai Po Road - Yuen Chau Tsai (both bounds) between Nam Wan Road and Tolo Highway; the only lane of the slip roads leading from Tolo Highway (both bounds) to Tai Po Road - Yuen Chau Tsai; all lanes of Kwong Wang Street (both bounds); and all lanes of the section of Yuen Shin Road (Ting Kok Road bound) between Tolo Highway and Tai Po Tai Wo Road were still closed to all traffic. Motorists should opt for other roads.

     As for public transport, about 40 daytime and overnight bus routes travelling these road sections were affected and diverted. The public should refer to the bus companies' website or mobile application for the latest information on the routes, and use railway services as far as possible.

     A spokesman for the TD said that, under the co-ordination of the Emergency Monitoring and Support Centre, the TD has been working in concert with departments concerned to closely monitor the fire. Subject to the progress of the operation, the road traffic and public transport services, such as franchised buses, in the vicinity may be affected tomorrow. The public should heed the latest traffic and transport arrangements before travelling, plan ahead and reserve sufficient journey time.

     The TD has been steering public transport operators to maintain preparedness and response, with a view to minimising the impact to the commute of passengers. The operation of the TD's Emergency Transport Co-ordination Centre has been escalated and it will continue to operate round the clock to closely monitor the traffic and public transport conditions in the district. The Area Traffic Control Centre will adjust the timing of on-street traffic signals as needed to alleviate traffic congestion. The public should heed the latest traffic news through radio and television broadcasts, and the HKeMobility mobile application.

Ends/Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Issued at HKT 22:33

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