Clearways lifted on holidays to give motorists convenience
Vehicle stopping restrictions at road sections in various parts of Hong Kong have been identified for relaxation on Sundays and public holidays to give road users more convenience.
The eight-month clearway relaxation programme, which is being implemented in stages since March this year, covers 76 locations.
Of these locations, 14 are on Hong Kong Island, 18 in Kowloon and 44 in the New Territories. So far, the relaxation of clearway restriction on holidays has been implemented at 14 locations.
Road sections like Connaught Road Central, Robinson Road, Caine Road, Conduit Road, Electric Road, Chatham Road South, Mody Road, Jordan Road, Austin Road, Ting Kok Road, Tai Lin Pai Road and Yeung Uk Road are included in the programme.
A spokesman for the Transport Department said the road sections involved were chosen after careful examination of the existing traffic flow and condition.
He said: "The relaxation is for the convenience of road users while maintaining smooth traffic and safety on roads.
Meanwhile, four restricted zones have been opened for taxis since January this year to facilitate passengers as part of the Department's on-going efforts in brushing up taxi services.
The four zones are located at Siu Sai Wan Road, Pedder Street, Connaught Road Central and Chuk Wan Street.
One more will be introduced at San Fung Avenue in Sheung Shui later this year.
The department will keep a close watch on the traffic condition after the implementation of the relaxation scheme and make adjustments whenever necessary.
"We will also continue to examine the possibility and viability of extending similar relaxation to other suitable zones to provide more convenience to road users," he added.
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Annex
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Relaxation of no stopping restriction on Sundays & public holidays (for all vehicles)
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Hong Kong Island
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| 1. | The southern kerbside lane of Des Voeux Road West between Kwai Heung Street and Sai Yuen Lane (effective on 17 March) | |
| 2. | The northern kerbside lane of Caine Road between Peel Street and Arbuthnot Road (effective on 24 March) | |
| 3. | Robinson Road between Seymour Road and Castle Road (effective on 24 March) | |
| 4. | 8 - 28 Conduit Road (effective on 24 March) | |
New Territories East
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| 1. | Shing Chuen Road (effective on 24 March) | |
| 2. | Au Pui Wan Street between Tsung Tau Ha Road and Wo Liu Hang Road (effective on 24 March) | |
| 3. | Kwei Tei Street between Cheung Lek Mei Street and Tsung Tau Ha Road (effective on 24 March) | |
| 4. | Kwei Tei Street (northside) between Wong Chuk Yeung Street and Cheung Lek Mei Street (effective on 24 March) | |
| 5. | A section of the western kerbside lane of Yuen Shun Circuit opposite Yuen Hong Street (effective on 24 March) | |
| 6. | The northern and southern kerbside lanes of Yuen Shun Circuit from its junction with Ngau Pei Sha Street (effective on 24 March) | |
| 7. | A section of the eastern kerbside lane of Ngau Pei Sha Street from its junction with Yuen Shun Circuit (effective on 24 March) | |
| 8. | Wo Liu Hang Road between Au Pui Wan Street and Min Fong Street (effective on 24 March) | |
| 9. | Min Fong Street (effective on 24 March) | |
| 10. | The southern kerbside lane of On Ping Street between On Lai Street and On Sum Street (effective on 31 March) | |
Restricted zones opened to taxis only
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Hong Kong Island
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| 1. | Siu Sai Wan Road westbound outside Kai Tsui Court (effective in January) | |
| 2. | Connaught Road Central westbound outside World Wide House (effective on 3 March) | |
| 3. | A section of the western kerbside lane of Pedder Street near its junction with Queen's Road Central (effective on 14 April) | |
New Territories East
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| 1. | Sheung Shui Chuk Wan Street outside slaughter house (effective in February) | |
End/Sunday, April 23, 2000