Traffic Advice

 

Special Traffic and Transport Arrangements in Sha Tin

for the 14th Hong Kong Dragon Boat Championships 

 

                Members of the public are advised that in order to facilitate the holding of the 14th Hong Kong Dragon Boat Championships on Shing Mun River, Sha Tin on 22 and 23 September 2012, the following special traffic and transport arrangements will be implemented:

 

(I)            Temporary Closure of Cycle Track

The section of the cycle track between Leung Kui Kau Lutheran Primary School and On King Street Public Car Park will be temporarily closed to cyclists from 8.00 am to 6.00 pm on 22 September 2012 and 23 September 2012.

 

(II)           Suspension of Parking Spaces

       

The public car park at the northern end of On King Street adjacent to Pictorial Garden will be suspended from 8.00 am to 6.00 pm on 22 September 2012 and 23 September 2012.

 

(III)                      Enhancement of Public Transport Services

 

The service of KMB Route No. 284 will be strengthened subject to passenger demand. Spectators are advised to use public transport. 

 

     The field commander of Police may vary the cycle track closure periods, depending on the crowd situation.  Appropriate traffic signs will be put up and Police officers will be stationed on site to guide the public.