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 am on 30 October 2026 to 6.00 pm on 31 December 2026, the following road sections will be temporarily designated as restricted zones 7.00 am to 7.00 pm daily:

1. 1. The western kerbside lane of Kent Road from a point about 10 meters south of its junction with Somerset Road to a point about 35 meters south or the same junction; and
      
      
   2. The eastern kerbside lane of Kent Road from a point about 15 meters south of its junction with Somerset Road to a point about 80 meters south of the same junction.

        Within the restricted zones, drivers of all motor vehicles, except franchised buses, taxi pick up/drop off and those with permits issued by the Commissioner for Transport, will be prohibited from:

           (a)  picking up or setting down passengers; or

           (b)  loading or unloading goods.

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        At the same time, the existing restricted zones on the above road sections will be temporarily rescinded.

TSE Wing-yee, Winnie Commissioner for Transport