Special traffic and transport arrangements in effect for HKCEC in Wan Chai tomorrow

Starting at noon tomorrow (January 9), special road closure, traffic and transport arrangements will be in effect in Wan Chai around the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) until the Hong Kong Toys and Games Fair and the Hong Kong International Stationery Fair close for the evening.

The Transport Department appealed to motorists to avoid the area if possible and urged visitors to take public transport to and from the convention centre. They should also listen to radio or TV for the latest traffic conditions.

Details of the special traffic arrangements are:

*Road Closures

Expo Drive, Expo Drive East and Expo Drive Central will be closed from 2pm until 11.59pm. Unless they have permits, motorists will not be allowed to enter Expo Drive East from Convention Avenue and Fleming Road.

*Transport arrangements

The taxi stand and bus terminus in the public transport interchange at Expo Drive East will be suspended from noon until 11.59pm.

Bus routes 25A, 25C and 961 will temporarily terminate at Wan Chai Ferry Bus Terminus. Traffic in the vicinity of the convention centre is expected to be busy after the fairs close.

Details of the special traffic and transport arrangements can be seen at http://www.info.gov.hk/td/index.aspx?section=13&lang=1.

Ends/January 8, 2004