Traffic Advice

Temporary Traffic Arrangements
for Tram Track Renewal Works in Central District

        Members of the public are advised that to facilitate the tram track renewal works at Des Voeux Road Central, the following traffic lanes will be temporarily closed from about 9.00 am on 23 December 2018 to 11.59 pm on 26 December 2018 and from about 9.00 am on 29 December 2018 to 11.59 pm on 1 January 2019:

(i)  the slow lane on Queen Victoria Street from a point about 15 metres north of its junction with Des Voeux Road Central to a point about 30 metres north of the same junction;

(ii)  the fast lane on Des Voeux Road Central westbound from a point about 5 metres west of its junction with Queen Victoria Street to a point about 60 metres east of the same junction (except trams); and

(iii)  the fast lane on Des Voeux Road Central eastbound from a point about 30 metres west of its junction with Queen Victoria Street to a point about 15 metres east of the same junction (except trams).

        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 the above road sections would be relatively busy.  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.