Transport Department Notice

Temporary Traffic Arrangements
for Tram Track Renewal Works in Eastern District

        Notice is hereby given that to facilitate the tram track renewal works in Eastern District, the following temporary traffic arrangements will be implemented from about 10.00 am on 20 November 2017 to 10.00 am on 27 November 2017 or until the above works is completed:

(A) Traffic Lane Closure

The following traffic lanes will be temporarily closed to all vehicular traffic:

(i) the offside lane of Hoi An Street from its junction with Shau Kei Wan Road to a point about 40 metres north of the same junction;

(ii) the offside lane of Shau Kei Wan Road eastbound from its junction with Hoi An Street to a point about 30 metres west of the same junction; and

(iii) the tram lane on the Shau Kei Wan Road westbound from its junction with Hoi An Street to a point about 20 metres west of the same junction (except trams).

(B) Temporary Restricted Zone

The northern kerbside lane of Shau Kei Wan Road from a point about 35 metres west of its junction with Hoi An Street to a point about 35 metres east of the same junction will be temporarily designated as a restricted zone 24 hours daily. 

(C) Banning of Turning Movement

All vehicles will be temporarily prohibited from turning right from Hoi An Street onto Shau Kei Wan Road westbound.

(D) Traffic Diversions

(i) Vehicles on Hoi An Street heading for the section of Shau Kei Wan Road westbound west of Hoi Ning Road will be diverted via Sai Wan Ho Street westbound and Hoi Ning Street northbound; and

(ii) Vehicles on Hoi An Street heading for the section of Shau Kei Wan Road westbound between Hoi An Street and Hoi Ning Street will be diverted via Sun Sing Street.

        Appropriate traffic signs and road markings will be erected on site to guide motorists.  The Transport Department anticipates that the traffic in the vicinity of Hoi An Street and Shau Kei Wan Road would be relatively congested during the above works period.  Motorists should exercise tolerance and patience in case of traffic congestion. Members of the public are advised to plan their journey early and allow sufficient traveling time to cater for unexpected delay, and watch out for the latest traffic news through media.

CHAN Mable Commissioner for Transport