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Special Traffic News
- Part of the lanes of Ming Kum Road (Tuen Mun Ferry Pier bound) near Pui To Road which was closed due to traffic accident is re-opened to all traffic.
- Due to vehicle breakdown , the fast lane of East Kowloon Corridor (Kwun Tong bound) near Shek Tong Street is closed to all traffic.
Only remaining lanes are available to motorists.
Traffic is busy now.
- Part of the lanes of Tseung Kwan O Road (Kwun Tong bound) near Kwun Tong Police Station which was closed due to traffic accident is re-opened to all traffic.
- The lane no. 2 of Ma Tau Chung Road (Hung Hom bound) near Sung Wong Toi Road which was closed due to watermain emergency works is re-opened to all traffic.
- The following road sections are busy:
- Causeway Road (North Point bound)
- Hing Fat Street
Motorists passing through the above road sections are advised to drive with utmost care and patience.
- Due to an event at Kai Tak Sports Park, crowd management measures will be in place in Kai Tak and Sung Wong Toi stations tonight (24 January). One-way passenger flow will be implemented at specific entrances and exits.
After the event, there may be additional waiting time to enter the station as passengers will enter in groups.
- Due to emergency repairing works , the slow lane of Scenic Hill Tunnel (Zhuhai bound) is still being closed to all traffic.
Only remaining lanes are available to motorists.
At the same time, the one-tube-two-way traffic arrangement which was implemented on Scenic Hill Tunnel (Hong Kong bound) is now cancelled.
Traffic is busy now.
- Cross-boundary Travel related Arrangements / Notes for Lunar New Year’s Eve and Lunar New Year Holidays 2025
The Transport Department (TD) anticipates that there may be a number of cross-boundary passengers using public transport services to travel via the land boundary control points during Lunar New Year’s Eve and Lunar New Year Holidays 2025. In the meantime, the number of cross boundary private cars travelling to / from the Mainland / Macao via the land boundary control points will also increase substantially. The TD has put in place the corresponding traffic and transport arrangements. Travelers are advised to plan their journeys ahead and travel outside peak periods as far as possible.
The public can make use of “HKeMobility” to access the snapshots of traffic conditions at the inbound and outbound vehicle plaza of HZMB Hong Kong Port, and they can also check the real time situations of the vehicle clearance plaza of HZMB Zhuhai Port through the service on real-time immigration clearance status of HZMB Zhuhai Port or「Zhuhai fa bu」WeChat official accounts (or visit https://traffic-info.gzazhka.com:5015/#/),in order to plan their journeys ahead. Moreover, motorists are reminded to always comply with the traffic control measures implemented by the Zhuhai authority when driving on the HZMB main bridge. Vehicles shall not occupy the emergency lane unless instructed by the Zhuhai authority.
Members of the public are also advised that, subject to actual traffic conditions, special traffic arrangements may be implemented at Lok Ma Chau Control Point and Shenzhen Bay Port from 25 January to 2 February 2025 to facilitate smooth access of public transport vehicles to above control points. Motorists are advised to pay special attention to variable message signs and traffic signs along the road.
Members of the public are also advised to keep in view the latest traffic news through radio, television broadcasts and TD's “HKeMobility” mobile application.
- Due to ticketing operation issues at Hong Kong West Kowloon Station, passengers who have purchased tickets for train G6080 departing for Zhangjiajiexi Station between January 24 and 26 are advised to contact the High-Speed Rail customer service hotline at 2120 0888 to confirm their seats. Other train services are not affected.
MTRCL is also proactively reaching out to affected passengers for follow-up.
- Special Train Service Arrangements for Lunar New Year
To make passenger's travel more convenient during the festive season, MTR have increased the train frequency on all lines (except Airport Express) at various times until 4 February.
28 January
• All MTR lines (except for Airport Express, Disneyland Resort Line and journeys to or from Lo Wu and Lok Ma Chau stations on the East Rail Line) plus 7 Light Rail routes will operate overnight
• Service hours will be extended on 3 bus routes (506, K51 and K54A)
29 January
• The first Airport Express will depart early at 05:35 from Hong Kong Station
30 January
• Train frequencies will be enhanced at various times on the Kwun Tong Line, Tsuen Wan Line, Island Line, South Island Line, Tuen Ma Line, East Rail Line and Tung Chung Line
31 January – 2 February
• The last Airport Express will depart from AsiaWorld-Expo Station at 1:00 am the next day
Please refer to MTR's website for more information.
- In response to the demand during the Lunar New Year holiday, the High Speed Rail (Hong Kong Section) will make the following temporary adjustments:
An additional pair of sleeper train trips between Hong Kong West Kowloon Station and Beijingxi Station
Date: January 21, 23 and February 4, 5, 6,13
An additional pair of sleeper train trips
between Hong Kong West Kowloon Station and Shanghai Hongqiao Station
Date: January 22, 23 and February 4, 5
Cancellation of a pair of sleeper
train trips between Hong
Kong West Kowloon Station and Beijingxi Station
Date: February 7
Station Stop changes
Train G6505 (from Guangzhounan Station to
Hong Kong West Kowloon Station) will stop at Humen Station and will not stop at Qingsheng Station
Date: January 14 to February 22
Tickets are available for purchase through the 12306 official website (12306. cn/en/) or mobile app; appointed travel agents; or at Hong Kong West Kowloon Station.
For train schedules, please refer to the 12306
official website (12306. cn/en/) or mobile app, or the High Speed Rail website or mobile app.
- A large number of passengers will be at the West Kowloon Station and travel on the High Speed Rail to enter the Mainland during the holidays. Please note the following before your journey:
1. Allow more time for immigration procedures. You may enter the gate at Level B1 120 minutes before the train departs at the earliest
2. Visit 12306 official website (12306. cn) or the mobile app for the latest train schedule and service adjustment
You may buy HSR tickets up to 15 days before departure at different ticketing channels:
1. Please buy tickets through the 12306 official website (12306. cn), mobile app or through appointed travel agents
2. If you would like to buy tickets at Hong Kong West Kowloon Station, you may use:
• Self-service Ticket Machines: bring valid and original travel documents of all passengers; only e-payment methods are accepted (for example, contactless credit cards, WeChat Pay or Alipay)
• Ticketing Counters: a longer waiting time is expected
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