Traffic situation update 2

    The Transport Department (TD) spokesman said at 1pm today (June 24) that due to bad weather, slow traffic was noted at all main roads in the territory.

    Landslides at Victoria road caused closure of all lanes between Baguio Villa and Sandy Bay Road. Vehicles on Victoria Road should be diverted to travel via Sha Wan Drive and Cyberport Road.

    Westbound traffic from Hong Kong Island East to Wan Chai and Causeway Bay was congested. Passengers are advised to use MTR as far as possible.

    Airport tunnel was partly re-opened. One eastbound lane is still closed. Traffic was congested.

    Motorists are advised to drive with patience, pay attention to radio announcements and observe on-site instruction of the police.

Ends/Friday, June 24, 2005