The Transport Department (TD) today (June 26) reminded the public that the following special traffic and transport arrangements will be implemented in phases from June 29 (Monday) to July 1 (Wednesday) in Wan Chai North and Tin Hau to facilitate the holding of the flag-raising ceremonies to mark the celebration of the 29th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).

(A) Road closures

     Road closures and traffic diversions will be implemented in phases in the vicinities of Wan Chai North and Tin Hau during the periods of time specified below until the closed roads reopen to traffic:
 
(i) From 9.30am to 12.30pm on June 29 and from 0.01am on June 30 to 1pm on July 1

• Expo Drive;
• The section of Expo Drive East outside Golden Bauhinia Square;
• Expo Drive Central; and
• The slip road leading from the Central - Wan Chai Bypass Tunnel (CWBT) to Expo Drive.

(ii) From 0.01am on June 30 to 1pm on July 1

• The section of Expo Drive East between Expo Drive and Hung Hing Road; and
• The section of Lung Wo Road eastbound between the Wan Chai portal of the CWBT and Fleming Road.

(iii) From 5.30am to 1pm on July 1

• The section of Lung Wo Road westbound between the Wan Chai portal of the CWBT and Fleming Road; and
• Lung Tat Path.

(iv) From 6.30am to 8am on July 1

• The section of Tung Lo Wan Road between Causeway Road and Lai Yin Lane.

(B) Public transport arrangements

Franchised bus services
 

• In connection with the road closure arrangements in the vicinities of Wan Chai North and Tin Hau, the following bus routes will be temporarily diverted, and the associated bus stops will be suspended or relocated:

 

Date and time	Route(s)
From 9.30am to 12.30pm on June 29 and from 0.01am on June 30 to 1pm on July 1	Cross-harbour (XHT) bus route Nos. 961, H2K and Citybus route No. H3
From 0.01am on June 30 to 1pm on July 1	XHT bus route Nos. 104 and 900
From 6.15am to 8am on July 1	Citybus route Nos. 2, 5X, 81, XHT bus route Nos. 914 and A11

 
Taxi Services
 

• The taxi stand and fleet taxi stopping place at Expo Drive will be suspended from 9.30am to 12.30pm on June 29, and from 0.01am on June 30 to 1pm on July 1. The cross-harbour taxi stand at Harbour Road westbound opposite Harbour Centre will be suspended from 5.30am to 1pm on July 1.

 
     In anticipation of congested traffic in the vicinities of Wan Chai North and Tin Hau, motorists are advised to avoid driving to the affected areas. In case of traffic congestion, they should exercise tolerance and patience, follow the Police's instructions and be alert to the latest traffic news through the media.

     Appropriate traffic signs will be erected to guide motorists. Public transport operators will display notices to inform passengers of the temporary arrangements. Public transport users are advised to pay attention to the arrangements of bus route diversions and relocation of bus stops. The TD and the Police will closely monitor the traffic situation and implement appropriate measures whenever necessary.

     For details on the special traffic and transport arrangements, members of the public can visit the TD's website (www.td.gov.hk) or mobile application "HKeMobility".

Ends/Friday, June 26, 2026
Issued at HKT 18:10

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