Special traffic and transport arrangements in Chai Wan during Chung Yeung Festival

     The Transport Department (TD) today (September 29) reminded members of the public that in anticipation of a large number of grave-sweepers heading to the cemeteries along Cape Collinson Road in Chai Wan during the Chung Yeung Festival period, the following special traffic and transport arrangements will be implemented there to facilitate their visits to the cemeteries.

A. Special traffic arrangements
 

• Temporary prohibited zone

 
     The section of Cape Collinson Road to the east of Lin Shing Road (i.e. the left-turning movement from Lin Shing Road to Cape Collinson Road leading to the Chinese Permanent Cemetery and its vicinity) will be temporarily designated as private car and light goods vehicle prohibited zone from 7am to 3pm daily from September 30 to November 19. All private cars and light goods vehicles, except those with permits, will be prohibited from entering the prohibited zone. 
 

• Road closures

 
     In connection with the implementation of level 1 road closures on October 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29 by the Police, Lin Shing Road and Cape Collinson Road will be closed to all vehicular traffic from 7am to 5pm except for franchised buses; green minibuses (GMB) routes 16A, 16M, 16X and 18M; taxis; hearses; funeral vehicles; and vehicles with permits.
 
     In connection with the implementation of level 2 road closures on the day of Chung Yeung Festival (October 23) by the Police, Lin Shing Road and Cape Collinson Road will be closed to all vehicular traffic from 7am to 5pm except for franchised buses; GMB routes 16A, 16M and 16X; hearses; funeral vehicles; and vehicles with permits.
 
B. Public transport services
 

• The following special bus services will be operated on the specified dates and the bus services will be strengthened depending on passenger demand and traffic conditions.

• CTB routes 8X, 9 and 780 and cross harbour routes 106, 118 and 606, and GMB route 18M will be strengthened subject to passenger demand.

 
     During the Chung Yeung Festival period, adjustments to the extent of road closures, traffic control measures and public transport diversions will be made by the Police depending on the actual traffic conditions in the areas.
      
     Grave-sweepers are advised to plan their journey early and allow more travelling time. If they would like to go to the cemeteries along Cape Collinson Road in Chai Wan outside the above-mentioned road closure periods, they should use public transport services as far as possible. They can take GMB routes 16A, 16M, 16X or 18M at Chai Wan MTR Station to Cape Collinson Road, or take CTB Route 9 at Shau Kei Wan Bus Terminus to Shek O Road near Cape Collinson Road.
      
     The TD anticipates that the traffic in the vicinity of Cape Collinson Road, Lin Shing Road and Wan Tsui Road in Chai Wan will be busy. Motorists are advised not to drive to the congested and affected areas, and should exercise tolerance and patience in case of traffic congestion and observe the instruction given by the Police.
      
     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) or use the mobile application "HKeMobility" for the latest traffic and public transport information.