The Transport Department (TD) today (October 16) said that the passenger and vehicle traffic at land boundary control points (BCPs) will significantly increase before and after the Chung Yeung Festival holiday (October 16 to 19), especially amid the expected inbound peak on Monday (October 19) afternoon and evening when waiting times for public transport (PT) services will be longer. Cross-boundary travellers are urged to plan their trips early and properly, allow sufficient travelling time, avoid travelling during peak hours as far as possible and heed the latest traffic and PT information of BCPs.

Enhancing services for travel convenience

     The TD has been steering local and cross-boundary public transport operators (PTOs) to strengthen their services before and after the Chung Yeung Festival holiday for the convenience of residents and visitors, including:
 

• The MTR Corporation Limited will enhance the train services of the East Rail Line between Admiralty and Lo Wu/Lok Ma Chau Stations at different times from October 16 to 19 based on passenger demand;
• The Hong Kong Section of the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link will operate additional short-haul trips between Hong Kong West Kowloon Station and Futian and Shenzhenbei Stations (see details at the 12306.cn website);
• The frequency of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) shuttle bus (Gold Bus) will be increased to an average of about one minute during peak hours;
• The cross-boundary coach service will be strengthened;
• The frequency of local franchised bus B routes connecting various land BCPs will also be enhanced beyond the normal weekend level; and
• The PTOs concerned will arrange additional vehicles and manpower to meet passenger demand.

Travel during non-peak hours

     It is anticipated that the waiting time for PT services, including the Gold Bus and the franchised bus B routes, may be longer. Travellers should avoid travelling during peak hours as far as possible. Passengers are advised to maintain order while queuing and heed the advice of on-site Police and staff of PTOs concerned. Passengers planning to take cross-boundary coaches are also advised to reserve their coach tickets in advance.

     HZMB users travelling to Zhuhai should note that the temporary link bridge connecting the HZMB Zhuhai Port and Qinglu South Road has been closed to all traffic, and the traffic at Zhuhai Port and neighbouring roads has become very busy during holiday peak periods. They should use PT services as far as possible, plan their trips early, allow sufficient travelling time and remain patient while waiting.

     Motorists of cross-boundary private cars are advised that special traffic arrangements may be implemented at Shenzhen Bay Port, subject to actual traffic conditions, before and after the Chung Yeung Festival holiday to secure smooth access for PT vehicles to the Port. Cross-boundary private cars may experience longer waiting times for crossing the Port during peak periods. Motorists should pay extra attention to variable message signs and traffic signs along the roads. In case of traffic congestion, they should remain patient and follow the instructions of on-site Police.

Information dissemination

     To plan their journeys ahead, members of the public can make use of the TD's HKeMobility mobile app or website (hkemobility.gov.hk/en/traffic-information/live/cctv) to access snapshots of traffic conditions of major connecting roads to land BCPs and the inbound and outbound vehicle plazas of the HZMB Hong Kong Port. They can also check the real-time situation at the vehicle clearance plaza of Zhuhai Port through the WeChat official accounts "hzmbzhport" or "zhuhaifabu" (traffic-info.gzazhka.com:5015/#/) (Chinese only). Moreover, motorists are reminded to always comply with traffic control measures implemented by the Zhuhai authority when driving on the HZMB Main Bridge. Vehicles must not occupy the emergency lane unless instructed by the Zhuhai authority.

     The public and visitors may visit the one-stop information platform on immigration clearance "Easy Boundary" (www.sb.gov.hk/eng/bwt/status.html?type=outbound) of the Security Bureau or HKeMobility for the latest information on various land BCPs more conveniently. The TD will provide information on the services and waiting times of the Gold Bus and MTR. Members of the public are advised to check the latest traffic news through radio and television broadcasts, the TD's website (www.td.gov.hk) and  HKeMobility. PTOs and relevant departments of BCPs will also disseminate the latest information to passengers through public announcement systems and other channels at major stations and BCPs.

     The TD's Emergency Transport Co-ordination Centre operates round the clock to closely monitor the traffic conditions and PT services across various districts, BCPs and major stations, and to implement contingency measures when necessary to meet service demand.

Ends/Friday, October 16, 2026
Issued at HKT 16:05

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