Transport Department Notice
Temporary Traffic and Transport Arrangements
for Tram Track Renewal Works in Western District
Notice is hereby given that to facilitate the tram track renewal works in Western District, the following temporary traffic and transport arrangements will be implemented from about 10.00 am on 20 February 2018 to 10.00 am on 26 February 2018 or until the above works is completed:
(I) Traffic Arrangements
(A) Traffic Lane Closure
The following traffic lanes will be temporarily closed to all vehicular traffic during the periods specified below:
From about 10.00 am on 20 February 2018 to 10.00 am on 22 February 2018
(i) The offside lane of Belcher's Street from its junction with Cadogan Street to a point about 55 metres east of the same junction;
(ii) The middle lane of Belcher's Street from its junction with Cadogan Street to a point about 25 metres east of the same junction (except tram);
(iii) The offside lane of Cadogan Street from its junction with Belcher's Street to a point about 55 metres south of the same junction; and
(iv) The middle lane of Cadogan Street from its junction with Belcher's Street to a point about 25 metres south of the same junction.
From about 10.00 am on 22 February 2018 to 10.00 am on 24 February 2018
(i) The offside lane of Belcher's Street from its junction with Cadogan Street to a point about 55 metres east of the same junction; and
(ii) The middle lane of Cadogan Street from a point about 35 south of its junction with Belcher's Street to a point about 15 metres north of the same junction.
From about 10.00 am on 24 February 2018 to 10.00 am on 26 February 2018
(i) The middle lane of Belcher's Street from its junction with Cadogan Street to a point about 35 metres east of the same junction (except tram).
(B) Vehicle Turning Movement
All vehicles will be temporarily allowed from turning left from Cadogan Street onto Victoria Road westbound.
(C) Closure of Pedestrian Crossing
The pedestrian crossing on Belcher's Street outside the Centenary Mansion will be temporarily closed.
(II) Transport Arrangements
(A) Suspension of Tram Terminus
The Kennedy Town Tram Terminus at Catchick Street outside the Merton Tower 2 will be suspended from about 10.00 am on 20 February 2018 to 5.00 am on 26 February 2018. Affected passengers shall proceed to the westbound tram stop at Catchick Street near Davis Street (no. 104W) for taking the eastbound tram services.
(B) Bus Diversions
The following bus routes will be temporarily diverted from their first departures on 20 February 2018 until 10.00 am on 24 February 2018:
Route Direction Bus Diversion NWFB 18P, 18X, 88X and XHT 113, 904 Kennedy Town Divert via Smithfield, Forbes Street and Cadogan Street before resuming to their original routings. NWFB 18X and XHT 904 Shau Kei Wan/ Divert via Smithfield, Forbes Street and Cadogan Street before resuming to their original routings.
Lai Chi Kok
(C) Bus Stop Arrangements
In connection with the above bus diversions, the following bus stops will be suspended and temporarily provided:
Route Direction Suspended Bus Stop(s) Temporary Bus Stop(s) NWFB 18P, 18X, 88X and XHT 113, 904 l Kennedy Town Belcher’s Street near Luen Yau Apartments Forbes Street near Forbes Street Temporary Playground NWFB 18X and XHT 904 l Shau Kei Wan/ Belcher’s Street near Luen Yau Apartments Belcher’s Street near North Street
Lai Chi Kok
Appropriate traffic signs and road markings will be erected on site to guide motorists. The public transport operators will display notices to advise passengers of the above temporary arrangements.
The Transport Department anticipates that the traffic in the vicinity of Belcher's Street and Cadogan Street would be more congested during the above works period. Motorists are advised to avoid driving to the affected areas. They should exercise tolerance and patience in case of traffic congestion. Public transport commuters are advised to pay attention to the arrangements of route diversions and suspension / relocation of stops.
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