Bad weather makes morning traffic busier on Monday
Since the weather was turning bad with occasional downpours, and more goods vehicles gradually resumed their usual services, especially tomorrow (May 9) when the Mainland's Golden Week holidays finished, the Transport Department today (May 8) reminds members of the public that traffic might be very busy on Monday (May 9) morning.A Transport Department spokesman said the department would continue to monitor the traffic, especially cross-harbour traffic and keep on reviewing its contingency arrangements and make necessary adjustments if required.
"The department's Emergency Transport Co-ordination Centre would maintain close communications with the Police Force, franchised bus companies and management companies of tunnels and respond promptly if needed," the spokesman said.
The department appealed to members of the public to continue to:
* plan their trips early, allow more time for travel and choose the most suitable route;
* pay attention to the weather and check traffic conditions by listening to radio/TV broadcasts or by visiting the Transport Department website before starting their journey;
* allow more time to travel to examination centres when attending public examinations;
* use public transport, in particular the Mass Transit Railway (MTR) and Kowloon-Canton Railway (KCR), as far as possible;
* avoid using the Cross Harbour Tunnel (CHT) during peak hours and use alternate routes when serious congestion along major roads to the CHT occurs;
* be patient and comply with directions given by frontline Police officers.
Members of the public may call 2804 2600 or 1823 for enquiries.
Ends/Sunday, May 8, 2005