Traffic situation update 1
The Transport Department announced today (August 21) that, as at 11 am, South Lantau Road near Tong Fuk remained closed to all traffic this morning due to landslide yesterday. New Lantau Bus route no. 1 could only provide limited service between Mui Wo and Cheung Sha, and between Tong Fuk and Tai O.
Due to landslide yesterday, Route Twist in New Territories and Victoria Road near Sandy Bay Road on Hong Kong Island were still closed to all traffic.
New World First Ferry's Tai O - Tung Chung - Tuen Mun ferry service has resumed normal. Kai To service between Mui Wo and Nim Shue Wan resumed operation from 8.45 am. Special shuttle service between Nim Shue Wan and Discovery Bay ferry pier started operation at 8.45 am.
Traffic accident this morning resulted in Lung Cheung Road flyover (Kwun Tong bound) near Choi Hung Estate closed to all traffic around 8.30 am. KMB route nos. 38, 80 and 89 have been diverted via Sheung Yuen Street.
While relevant works departments are still working hard to clear the blockage, the progress are affected by the instable slope conditions and weather. It is expected that road closures will continue for some more time.
The department is closely monitoring the traffic. People are advised to pay attention to radio/TV announcements on the most updated traffic situations.
Ends/Sunday, August 21, 2005