TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT NOTICE
Special Traffic and Transport Arrangements in Stanley

        Notice is hereby given that to facilitate the holding of a Christmas market at Stanley Plaza on 9, 10, 16, 17 and 23 to 26 December 2023, the following special traffic and transport arrangements will be implemented in Stanley:

I. Traffic Arrangements

A. Road Closure

The section of Stanley New Street between Stanley Village Road and Stanley Market Road will be temporarily closed to all vehicular traffic (except for vehicles of local residents, police and emergency service and vehicles with permits) from 11.00 am to 6.00 pm daily on the above dates.

B. Implementation of Pedestrian Precincts

Pedestrian precincts will be implemented on Stanley Market Road and the section of Stanley New Street between Stanley Market Road and Stanley Main Street in different periods on the above dates as follows:

Location of Pedestrian Precinct	Effective Date	Effective Hours
Stanley Market Road	9, 16 and 23 to 26 December 2023	11.00 am to 11.00 pm
	10 and 17 December 2023	11.00 am to 9.00 pm
Stanley New Street  (the section between Stanley Market Road and Stanley Main Street)	9, 10, 16, 17 and 23 to 26 December 2023	11.00 am to 6.00 pm

II. Public Transport Arrangements

A. Strengthening of Service

The services of Citybus Route Nos. 63, 65 and 260 and green minibus Route Nos. 40, 40X and 52 will be strengthened subject to passenger demand during the event on the above routes.

B. Relocation of Bus Stop

The bus stop of Citybus Route Nos. 14, 63 and 73 at Stanley Village Road outside Stanley Village Bus Terminus will be temporarily relocated to Stanley Village Road outside Stanley Police Station on 16, 17 and 23 to 26 December 2023.

III. Attention and Appeal

Appropriate traffic signs will be erected to guide motorists. Notices will also be displayed by public transport operators to advise passengers of the above temporary public transport arrangements.

Adjustment of the above road closure or other ad-hoc traffic and public transport measures, including further road closure, traffic diversion, alteration and suspension of public transport services, will be implemented by the Police depending on the crowd and traffic condition in the area.

The Transport Department anticipates the traffic in the vicinity of Stanley and its approach roads will be busy, and the number of parking spaces therein is limited. Those who have not reserved the parking spaces with the event organiser are advised to avoid driving to the above areas. Motorists should exercise tolerance and patience in case of traffic congestion and follow the instruction of the Police. Members of the public are also advised to use public transport services as far as possible, or consider using the free shuttle bus and ferry services provided by the event organiser.

Members of the public can browse Transport Department's website at www.td.gov.hk or mobile application "HKeMobility" for the information of the special traffic and transport arrangements, and should watch out for the latest traffic news through the media.

LEE Chung-yan, Angela Commissioner for Transport