The Transport Department (TD) today (December 23) reminded the public to take note of the special traffic and transport arrangements to be implemented for Christmas Eve and the Christmas holidays (December 24 to 27) to facilitate holiday celebrations.
Road closures will be implemented from 2pm tomorrow (December 24) to 5am the following day in the vicinity of Lan Kwai Fong in Central.
MTR services will maintain normal operating hours and no overnight train service will be provided tomorrow. Eight MTR railway lines (other than Disneyland Resort Line and Airport Express) will enhance service frequency in the afternoon. Island Line, Tsuen Wan Line, Kwun Tong Line, East Rail Line (Hung Hom – Sheung Shui) and Tuen Ma Line will enhance services from December 25 to 27.
Some bus and minibus routes will be adjusted, enhanced or extend their operating hours tomorrow. The operating hours of tram services will be extended tomorrow. The operating hours of the Central-Mid-Levels Escalator and Walkway System tomorrow and on December 25 will also be extended to 1am of the following day. Members of the public are advised to pay attention to the passenger notices issued by the public transport service operators concerned.
The TD advised the public to make use of public transport and avoid driving to busy areas. If driving is necessary, motorists are advised to drive with care and patience and should be aware that on-street parking spaces will be suspended due to road closure arrangements. Pedestrians are advised to walk on the pavement, pay attention to road safety, be considerate and patient, observe traffic lights and follow advice and instructions given by the Police on-site.
It is expected that a large number of passengers will take public transport services during the holiday period and the waiting time for public transport services may be longer than usual. The TD reminded passengers to plan their journeys in advance, observe order and heed advice on-site from the Police and staff of the public transport service operators concerned when waiting for the services.
The TD and the Police will closely monitor the traffic situation and implement appropriate measures whenever necessary. Motorists and the public are advised to pay attention to the latest traffic news as announced on radio, television, the TD's website (www.td.gov.hk) or mobile application "HKeMobility".
Details of the special traffic and transport arrangements are available on the TD's website and mobile application "HKeMobility".
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