Full opening of new Causeway Bay flyover early next month

The Transport Department today (September 30) reminded people that the new Causeway Bay flyover would fully open to traffic from about 8am on Monday (October 2).

     The speed limit of the flyover is 50 km per hour. Motorists on Victoria Park Road eastbound heading for Tai Hang/Causeway Road should use the left lane while motorists heading for Causeway Bay should use the right lane of the flyover.

     A department spokesman advised motorists to pay attention to the traffic signs and get in lanes early. They should also listen to the radio broadcasts for the latest traffic news.

     Details of the traffic arrangements have been uploaded onto the Department's Homepage (http://www.td.gov.hk). For further queries, please contact the government hotline at 1823.

Ends/Saturday, September 30, 2006
Issued at HKT 15:00