Special traffic and transport arrangement for Lantau

Special traffic and transport arrangement has been introduced by the Transport Department to cater to the travelling need of the Lantau residents as a result of the temporary closure of Tung Chung Road about 1.30 pm today (Friday).

The road closure started as an oil truck was involved in an traffic incident. Both south and north bound traffic of the road were suspended. Bus services plying between Tung Chung and South Lantau were also suspended.

Arrangements have been made for the resident bus services serving Tung Chung Bus Terminus and Discovery Bay to provide services to public for them to change to the Discovery Bay ferry to go to Mui Wo. Services have been strengthened and will be further strengthened when necessary.

As it is not yet known when the road will be re-opened, members of the public travelling between Mui Wo and Central are advised to make use of ferry services between the two places.

TD is now closely monitoring the situation. The public is advised to listen to radio announcements on the latest traffic arrangements

End/5:30 p.m., Friday, December 7, 2001