Special traffic and transport arrangements for Lunar New Year fireworks display

The Transport Department today (February 16) announced that a series of temporary traffic and transport arrangements would be implemented in Central, Wan Chai, The Peak, Tsim Sha Tsui and Hung Hom to facilitate the Lunar New Year Fireworks Display to be held on February 19, which includes:

1. Road closures and traffic diversions will be implemented in phases in the vicinity of Central, Wan Chai, The Peak, Tsim Sha Tsui and Hung Hom Bypass.  

2. Public transport services:

* Most public transport services including MTR, KCRC East Rail, West Rail, Light Rail, Tramway and Peak Tramways will strengthen services according to passenger demand. The service of some bus routes will also be strengthened.  

* Bus routes and green minibus routes operating in areas affected by road closures and traffic diversions will be diverted. One Cross Boundary Coach Service at Wan Chai will also be diverted.  Besides, services of some ferry routes will be re-scheduled or cancelled.

3. Taxi stands and roadside parking spaces within the closed roads will be temporarily suspended.  

4. All vehicles will be prohibited from entering the carparks and hotels within the closed roads and vehicles parked in these carparks and hotels will not be permitted to leave until the closed roads are re-opened.

     People who plan to go to the affected areas are advised to use public transport. In cases of traffic obstruction, motorists are urged to exercise tolerance and patience, and take heed of instructions of the Police in the affected areas. The public should listen to the radio broadcasts for the latest traffic news.

     Details of the temporary traffic and transport arrangements are available at the "Traffic Notices" of the department's website www.td.gov.hk.

Ends/Friday, February 16, 2007
Issued at HKT 11:04