Special Traffic and Transport Arrangements in
Lo Wai, Tsuen Wan for Chung Yeung Festival 2016
Notice is hereby given that the following special traffic and transport arrangements will be implemented in Lo Wai, Tsuen Wan in connection with Chung Yeung Festival 2016:
(A) Traffic Arrangements
(I) Road Closure
The section of Lo Wai Road between Lo Wai Pai Lau and Yuen Yuen Institute will be designated as closed road to all vehicular traffic, except taxis, green minibuses, emergency vehicles or vehicles with valid closed road permit, from 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. on 2, 9 and 10 October 2016.
Passengers from other vehicles and KMB route no. 32S may change at Lo Wai Old Bus Terminus to free shuttle buses for access to the closed section of Lo Wai Road. Another free shuttle bus service will also be provided on Tai Ho Road opposite to Tsuen Wan West Station for access to the closed section of Lo Wai Road.
(II) Suspension of Parking Spaces
During the above road closure period, all metered parking spaces on Lo Wai Road near Yi Pei Chun Road, Lo Wai Old Bus Terminus and outside Yuen Yuen Institute will be suspended.
(B) Public Transport Arrangements
KMB special bus route no. 32S will be operated between Castle Peak Road - Tsuen Wan westbound (between Chung On Street and Tai Ho Road) and Tung Po Tor (Lo Wai Old Bus Terminus). The operating hours are as follows:
On 2, 9 and 10 October 2016
From Tsuen Wan (Castle Peak Road) From Tung Po Tor
9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. 9:18 a.m. - 5.20 p.m.
Appropriate traffic signs will be put up and Police Officers will be on-site to guide the public. Public transport operators will also display notices to advise passengers of the above temporary arrangements. Actual implementation of and adjustments to road closures and traffic control will be made by the Police and Transport Department at the time depending on conditions in the areas.
Grave-sweepers who wish to drive to Yuen Yuen Institute are advised to check with Yuen Yuen Institute about the opening hours in addition to the road closure periods.
YEUNG HO Poi-yan, Ingrid Commissioner for Transport