Traffic situation update 3

    The Transport Department spokesman said at 3.30pm today (June 24) that all lanes on Queen's Road Central (section between Pottinger Street and Cochrane Street) closed due to falling scaffoldings some time ago were now re-opened.

    In view of the possible bad weather, traffic along roads in Wan Chai and Central, such as Gloucester Road, Hennessy Road, Queensway, Connaught Road Central and Queen's Road Central, are expected to be congested during afternoon busy hours. Passengers are advised to take MTR as far as possible and motorists are advised to drive with patience. All road users should pay attention to radio announcements for the most updated traffic situations and observe on-site instruction of the police.

    In addition, all lanes of the airport tunnel were re-opened at 1.25pm.

Ends/Friday, June 24, 2005