Temporary traffic and transport arrangements for" Island Scout Day 2006"

The Transport Department announced today (October 6) that to facilitate the "Island Scout Day 2006" to be held in Wan Chai North on Sunday (October 8), temporary traffic and transport arrangements would be implemented from about 6am to 1.30pm that day. The gist of the arrangements is as follows:

1.   Road closures and traffic diversions will be implemented in Wan Chai North, including closures of Expo Drive East northbound between Convention Avenue and Expo Drive Central, Expo Drive East north of Expo Drive Central; and the northern section of Expo Drive between Expo Drive east and the western section of Expo Drive. Motorists are advised to pay attention to the traffic signs and directions of the Police.

2.   The Public Transport Interchange, taxi stands and coach metered parking spaces on Expo Drive East will be suspended. The bus terminus affected will be relocated.

     People who plan to go to the areas mentioned above are advised to use public transport. In cases of traffic congestion, motorists are advised to exercise tolerance and patience, and observe the instructions of the Police. Please pay attention to the latest traffic news broadcast by the media.

     Details of the temporary traffic and transport arrangements are available on the Transport Department's website, http://www.td.gov.hk/traffic_notices/index_inmode_3_trafficid_6029.htm.

Ends/Friday, October 6, 2006
Issued at HKT 15:35