Special traffic and transport arrangements for flag-raising ceremonies and National Day Fireworks Display in celebration of 77th anniversary of founding of People's Republic of China
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(I) Flag-raising ceremonies
Road closures
Road closures and traffic diversions will be implemented in phases in the vicinity of Wan Chai North, Central and Tin Hau from 0.01am on September 30 to 1pm on October 1 until the closed roads reopen to traffic.
Public transport arrangements
- In connection with the above road closures, Citybus route Nos. 2, 5X, 81, H3, cross-harbour route Nos. 104, 900, 914, 961, A11 and H2K operating in the affected areas will be temporarily diverted, and the associated bus stops of the said roads within the affected areas will be suspended or relocated; and
- The taxi stand and the fleet taxi stopping places at Expo Drive will be suspended from 0.01am on September 30 to 1pm on October 1, and the cross harbour taxi stand at Harbour Road westbound opposite Harbour Centre will be suspended from 5.30am to 1pm on October 1.
(II) National Day Fireworks Display
Road closures
In connection with the National Day Fireworks Display at Victoria Harbour at 8pm on October 1, road closures and the corresponding traffic diversions will be implemented in phases in Central District, Wan Chai and Eastern District on Hong Kong Island from about 6.30pm. Moreover, the section of Island Eastern Corridor westbound between Victoria Park Road and Man Hong Street will be temporarily closed to all vehicular traffic (except for franchised buses) from 7.55pm until the reopening of roads.
In Kowloon, road closures and the corresponding traffic diversions will be implemented in phases from about 5pm in the vicinity of Tsim Sha Tsui, Hung Hom and West Kowloon Cultural District until the crowd disperses and the roads reopen.
During the road closure period, taxi stands (including taxi pick-up/drop-off points), the fleet taxi stopping places, public light bus stands, roadside parking spaces and private car parks on the roads affected will be suspended.
Public transport arrangements
- In connection with the road closures, the franchised bus and green minibus (GMB) routes operating in the affected areas will be temporarily diverted or suspended, and the associated bus and GMB stops within the affected areas will be suspended or relocated;
- MTR services on the Island Line, South Island Line, Tsuen Wan Line, Kwun Tong Line, East Rail Line, Tuen Ma Line and Tung Chung Line will be strengthened subject to passenger demand;
- The tram service will be enhanced subject to passenger demand;
- Star Ferry, Sun Ferry, Hong Kong and Kowloon Ferry, Discovery Bay Transportation Services, Park Island Transport and Fortune Ferry will gradually adjust and suspend part of their services from 5.05pm on October 1 to facilitate the fireworks display; and
- For the short-haul cross-boundary coach services to Huanggang Port, the following temporary stopping arrangements will be implemented:
- The terminus of the short-haul cross-boundary coach service plying between Wan Chai and Huanggang Port at Exhibition Centre Station Public Transport Interchange will be suspended from about 5.30pm until the roads reopen. A temporary terminus will be provided on Hennessy Road westbound near Southorn Centre; and
- A temporary pick-up point for the short-haul cross-boundary coach service plying between Jordan and Huanggang Port will be added at the coach pick-up/drop-off area on Wui Man Road outside Hong Kong West Kowloon Station from about 8pm to 11pm while the en-route stop of this service at China Ferry Terminal Bus Terminus will be suspended from about 7pm.
Central to Mid-Levels Escalator and Walkway System arrangements
The service of the Central to Mid-Levels Escalator and Walkway System will be extended to 2am on October 2.
Due to extensive road closures, the TD anticipates that the traffic along Hong Kong Island North and its vicinity (including Causeway Bay, Wan Chai, Admiralty, Central and the Island Eastern Corridor), the vicinity of Tsim Sha Tsui, Hung Hom and West Kowloon Cultural District in Kowloon, and the Cross Harbour Tunnel as well as the Aberdeen Tunnel will become significantly congested. Motorists are advised to avoid driving to these areas affected by the road closures. In case of traffic congestion, motorists should exercise patience, drive with care and follow the instructions of the Police on site.
Members of the public are advised to make use of public transport as far as possible to avoid traffic congestion and unnecessary delays. The TD and the Police will closely monitor the traffic situation and implement appropriate measures when necessary. The Police may adjust the traffic arrangements, subject to the prevailing crowd and traffic conditions in the areas. The public should pay attention to the latest traffic news through radio, television or the TD mobile app HKeMobility.
For details of the special traffic and public transport arrangements, members of the public may visit the TD's website (www.td.gov.hk) or its mobile app HKeMobility. Passengers may also refer to the passenger notices displayed by the relevant public transport operators.
Ends/Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Issued at HKT 14:50
Issued at HKT 14:50
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