Special traffic and transport arrangements for holding of parade in Causeway Bay this Sunday

     The Transport Department (TD) today (December 1) reminded members of the public that the following special traffic and transport arrangements will be implemented in Causeway Bay to facilitate the holding of a parade this Sunday (December 3):
 
Traffic Arrangements
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     The following road sections will be temporarily closed from 2.15pm to 4.30pm on that day and traffic diversion will be implemented:
 
(i) Great George Street;
(ii) the section of Kingston Street westbound between Paterson Street and Gloucester Road; and
(iii) the section of Paterson Street between Kingston Street and Great George Street.

     Depending on the on-site crowd and traffic conditions, the Police may consider further temporary closure of roads and traffic diversions in the vicinity of Causeway Bay near Victoria Park, including Sugar Street, Cleveland Street, Kingston Street (eastbound), the section of Paterson Street between Gloucester Road and Kingston Street, Gloucester Road and Tai Hang Road flyover.
 
Public Transport Service Arrangements
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(i) In connection with the above-mentioned road closure arrangements, Citybus route Nos. 2, 99, cross-harbour route Nos. 102, 106, 307, A11 operating via the affected road sections will be temporarily diverted, and the bus stops of these routes on Gloucester Road outside Victoria Park Water Fountain Plaza will be temporarily suspended;
(ii) Hong Kong Island green minibus route No. 25 will be temporarily diverted and the terminal point will be relocated to Tung Lo Wan Road opposite St Paul's Convent School; and
(iii) The public light bus stands at Sugar Street and Paterson Street, and the taxi and cross-harbour taxi stands at Paterson Street will be suspended from 2.15pm to 4.30pm on that day.
 
     For details of the special traffic and public transport arrangements, members of the public may visit the TD's website (www.td.gov.hk) or its mobile application "HKeMobility". Passengers may also refer to the passenger notices displayed by the relevant public transport operators.

     The TD and the Police will closely monitor the traffic situation and implement appropriate measures when necessary. The public should pay attention to the latest traffic news through radio, television or "HKeMobility".