Lion Rock Tunnel seriously congested

     The Transport Department today (August 23) issued the following urgent advice:

     Owing to landslip, one lane of the section of Lion Rock Tunnel Road Kowloon bound has been closed.

     Kowloon bound traffic via Lion Rock Tunnel is expected to be very congested this  morning (August 23).  Motorists are advised to avoid Lion Rock Tunnel and use Tai Po Road or Tate’s Cairn Tunnel.

     Bus passengers are advised to note the bus stops along Kowloon bound of Lion Rock Tunnel Road in Sha Tin will be changed to Che Kung Mui Road.

     People are urged to listen to the latest traffic news from the radio or TV broadcast.  For enquiries, please call Transport Department hotline 2804 2600.

Ends/Tuesday, August 23, 2005
Issued at HKT 10:52