The Police announced today (June 17) that special traffic arrangements will be implemented in various districts from June 18 to 19 to facilitate the holding of dragon boat races on Tuen Ng Festival. Members of the public are urged to plan their journeys in advance and to use public transport services as far as possible.

Southern District
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A. Road closure

     Stanley Link Road and Hoi Fung Path will be closed from 6am to 9pm on June 19, except for vehicles of local residents.

B. Adjustment of pedestrian precinct effective period

     The effective period of the pedestrian precinct on Stanley Main Street will be adjusted to 7am until 11pm on June 19.

     The effective periods of the pedestrian precincts on Stanley New Street and Stanley Market Road will be adjusted to 7am until 9pm on June 19.

C. Suspension of parking spaces

     The following parking spaces will be suspended from 6am on June 18 to 10.30pm on June 19:

- All parking spaces on Stanley Link Road; and
- The public car park near the refuse collection point on Stanley Beach Road.

     The following parking spaces will be suspended from 6am to 7pm on June 19:

- Eleven metered parking spaces on Island Road opposite to the Hong Kong Golf Club;
- Four metered parking spaces on Island Road opposite to the Deep Water Bay Golf Course;
- Sixteen metered parking spaces on Island Road near the Deep Water Bay Beach barbecue site; and
- All motorcycle parking spaces on Island Road.

     All parking spaces on Kwun Hoi Path will be suspended from 7am to 5pm on June 19.

Sha Tin
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     The cycling track along the northern riverside of Shing Mun River Channel outside Yuen Wo Tennis Court will be closed from 2pm on June 18 to 3pm on June 19.

     The cycling track along the northern riverside of Shing Mun River Channel between Yuen Wo Road Sports Centre and Sha Tin Sports Ground will be closed from 7am to 2.30pm on June 19.

Tai Po
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A. Road closure and suspension of parking spaces

     Dai King Street, Dai Hei Street and Dai Kwai Street south of Dai Cheong Street will be closed from 6pm on June 18 to 5pm on June 19, except for taxis and vehicles with a permit. Meanwhile, on-street parking spaces will also be suspended, except for vehicles with a permit.

     Dai Shing Street Car Park will be suspended from noon on June 18 to 5pm on June 19, except for vehicles with a permit.

B. Cycling track closure

     The cycling track inside Tai Po Waterfront Park near Tai Po Industrial Estate will be closed from 7am to 5pm on June 19.

     During the implementation of the special traffic arrangements, any vehicles found illegally parked within the precincts of the specified areas will be towed away without prior warning, and may be subject to multiple ticketing. 

     Depending on the prevailing conditions, other traffic control measures will be implemented. Motorists are advised to exercise patience and tolerance, and take heed of instructions of the police officers on site.

Ends/Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Issued at HKT 16:21

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