TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT NOTICE

Temporary Traffic and Transport Arrangements in Wan Chai North

        Notice is hereby given that to facilitate the move-out activities of exhibitions held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), the following temporary traffic and transport arrangements will be implemented in Wan Chai North on 16 April, 23 April and 30 April 2019 (Tuesday):

(A)   Road Closure

The following road sections will be temporarily closed to all vehicular traffic (except buses and vehicles with valid permits) from 3.00 pm to 7.00 pm or until road closure is lifted:

(i)  The section of Expo Drive East north of Expo Drive Central;

(ii)  The section of Expo Drive East northbound from its junction with Expo Drive Central to a point about 25 metres south of    the same junction;

(iii)  The slip road leading from Road P2 to Expo Drive East;

(iv)  The section of Expo Drive westbound north of Road P2;

(v)  The section of Road A4 between Road A2 and Expo Drive Central; and

(vi)  Expo Drive Central.

(B)   Suspension of Taxi Stand

The taxi stand at Expo Drive will be suspended from 3.00 pm to 7.00 pm.

        Appropriate traffic signs will be provided on site to guide motorists. Actual implementation of and adjustments to road closure and traffic control will be determined by the Police at the time depending on the traffic conditions in the area.

        The Transport Department anticipates that the traffic in the vicinity of Wan Chai North will be congested.  Members of the public who plan to go to the affected area are advised to use public transport services as far as possible.  Motorists should exercise tolerance and patience in case of traffic congestion, observe the instruction given by the Police and watch out for the latest traffic news through the media.

CHAN Mable Commissioner for Transport