In exercise of the powers vested in me under regulation 14(1)(b) of the Road Traffic (Traffic Control) Regulations, Chapter 374G, I hereby direct that with effect from 10.00 a.m. on 20 October 2023, the following road sections will be designated as restricted zones from 7.00 am to 12.00 midnight daily:

(a) the northern kerbside lane of Des Voeux Road Central from a point about 25 metres west of its junction with Morrison Street to a point about 35 metres west of the same junction;

(b) the northern kerbside lane of New Market Street from its junction with Des Voeux Road Central to a point about 25 metres west of the same junction;

(c) the southern kerbside lane of Des Voeux Road Central from a point about 25 metres west of its junction with Morrison Street to a point about 45 metres west of the same junction; and

(d) the southern kerbside lane of New Market Street from its junction with Des Voeux Road Central to a point about 35 metres west of the same junction.

        Within the restricted zone, drivers of all motor vehicles, except franchised buses and those with permits issued by the Commissioner for Transport, will be prohibited from:—

        The extent of the restricted zones will be indicated by appropriate road markings.

        At the same time, the existing restricted zones on the above road sections will be rescinded.

LEE Chung-yan, Angela Commissioner for Transport