ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC CONTROL) REGULATIONS (CHAPTER 374)

Temporary Restricted Zone in Lung King Street, Wan Chai

        In exercise of the powers vested in me under regulation 14(1)(b) of the Road Traffic (Traffic Control) Regulations, Chapter 374, I hereby direct that with effect from 10.00 a.m. on 5 August 2016 to 6.00 p.m. on 1 June 2018, the following road sections in Wan Chai will be temporarily designated as restricted zone 24 hours daily to facilitate the construction of Shatin to Central Link:

(a) the western kerbside lane of Lung King Street from its junction with Fenwick Pier Street to a point about 140 metres north of the same junction ; and

(b) the eastern kerbside lane of Lung King Street from its junction with Fenwick Pier Street to a point about 90 metres north of the same junction.

        Within the restricted zone, drivers of all motor vehicles, except franchised buses and those with permits issued by the Commissioner for Transport, will be prohibited from:

(a) picking up or setting down passengers; or

(b) loading or unloading goods.

        The extent of the restricted zone has been indicated by appropriate traffic signs and road markings.

        At the same time, the existing restricted zone on the above road sections will be rescinded.

YEUNG HO Poi-yan, Ingrid Commissioner for Transport