​The Transport Department (TD) today (March 9) reminded the public that special traffic and transport arrangements will be implemented in Chai Wan for those visiting cemeteries during the Ching Ming Festival. In view of COVID-19, the TD appealed to members of the public to arrange grave-sweeping activities over a wider period before and after the Ching Ming Festival (April 4) to avoid overcrowding.
The special traffic and transport arrangements will include:
A. Traffic control/road closures
March 14 (Sunday) and 27 (Saturday) and April 10 (Saturday), 17 (Saturday), 24 (Saturday) and 25 (Sunday)
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During the implementation of Level I traffic control by the Police, vehicles will continue to be allowed to use the section of Cape Collinson Road east of Lin Shing Road (i.e. the left-turning movement from Lin Shing Road to Cape Collinson Road leading to the vicinity of the Chinese Permanent Cemetery). Should traffic conditions worsen, the Police may consider escalating the road closures to Level II.
March 21 (Sunday) and 28 (Sunday) and April 2 (Friday, public holiday), 6 (Tuesday, public holiday), 11 (Sunday) and 18 (Sunday) and May 1 (Saturday, public holiday)
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In connection with the implementation of Level II road closures by the Police, Lin Shing Road and Cape Collinson Road will be closed to all vehicular traffic from 7am to 6pm (except for franchised buses; green minibus (GMB) routes 16A, 16M, 16X and 18M; hearses; funeral vehicles; and vehicles with permits).
April 3 (Saturday, public holiday), 4 (Ching Ming Festival) and 5 (Monday, public holiday)
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In connection with the implementation of Level III road closures by the Police, Lin Shing Road and Cape Collinson Road will be closed to all vehicular traffic from 7am to 6pm (except for franchised buses; GMB routes 16A, 16M and 16X; hearses; funeral vehicles; and vehicles with permits).
B. Public transport services
Special bus services will be operated on the following dates and bus services will be strengthened depending on the passenger demand and traffic conditions to avoid crowding and reduce queuing time.
| Route | Date | Operating time |
| New World First Bus (NWFB) Route 388 (Circular) – between Chai Wan Station Bus Terminus and Chai Wan Cemeteries |
March 14 and 21, April 17 and 18 and May 1 | 9am to 2pm |
| March 27 and 28 and April 10 and 11 | 9am to 4pm | |
| April 2 and 6 | 8am to 5pm | |
| April 3, 4 (Ching Ming Festival) and 5 | 7am to 6pm | |
| NWFB Route 389 (Circular) – between Shau Kei Wan Bus Terminus and Chai Wan Cemeteries |
March 28 and April 11 | 9am to 4pm |
| April 2 and 6 | 8am to 5pm | |
| April 3, 4 (Ching Ming Festival) and 5 | 7am to 6pm | |
| April 18 | 9am to 2pm | |
| NWFB Route 9C – from Shau Kei Wan Bus Terminus to Chai Wan Cemeteries |
April 2, 3, 4 (Ching Ming Festival), 5 and 6 | 9am and 1pm |
Depending on the actual traffic conditions in the areas, implementation of and adjustments to the extent of road closures, traffic control measures and public transport diversions will be made by the Police whenever necessary.
Members of the public are advised to be alert to the latest traffic news on radio and television. They may also visit the TD's website (www.td.gov.hk), use the mobile application "HKeMobility" or call 1823 for the latest traffic and transport information.
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