Special traffic and transport arrangements in Chai Wan for Ching Ming Festival

     The Transport Department (TD) today (March 4) reminded the public that in view of the large number of grave sweepers travelling to the cemeteries in Chai Wan during the Ching Ming Festival, special traffic and transport arrangements will be implemented to ensure members of the public can visit the cemeteries in a safe and orderly manner.

     The special traffic and transport arrangements will include:

A. Traffic control/road closures
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March 7 (Saturday), 14 (Saturday), 21 (Saturday) and 28 (Saturday); April 18 (Saturday), 19 (Sunday), 25 (Saturday), 26 (Sunday) and 30 (public holiday); and May 2 (Saturday) and 3 (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 (that is, 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 8 (Sunday), 15 (Sunday), 22 (Sunday) and 29 (Sunday); April 10 (public holiday), 11 (public holiday), 12 (Sunday) and 13 (public holiday); and May 1 (public holiday)
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     In connection with the implementation of Level II road closures by the Police, the left turn from Lin Shing Road to Cape Collinson Road leading to the vicinity of the Chinese Permanent Cemetery will be closed to all vehicular traffic (except for green minibus (GMB) route 18M, hearses, funeral vehicles and vehicles with permits) from 7am to 7pm daily.
 
     Lin Shing Road and Cape Collinson Road will be closed to all vehicular traffic from 7am to 7pm daily (except for franchised buses, GMB routes 16A, 16M, 16X and 18M, hearses, funeral vehicles and vehicles with permits). The Police may allow taxis and public light buses to enter Lin Shing Road and turn right onto Cape Collinson Road depending on the traffic conditions in the vicinity of the Chai Wan cemeteries.

April 4 (Ching Ming Festival) and 5 (Sunday)
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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 7pm daily (except for franchised buses, GMB routes 16A, 16M and 16X, hearses, funeral vehicles and vehicles with permits).

B. Public transport services
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     New World First Bus (NWFB) route 388 (Circular) between Chai Wan Station Bus Terminus and Chai Wan Cemeteries will be operated from 9am to 2pm on March 8, 15 and 21 and April 10, 13 and 19; from 9am to 4pm on March 28; from 8am to 5pm on March 22 and 29 and April 11 and 12; and from 7am to 6pm on April 4 and 5. When necessary, the service will be strengthened depending on the traffic conditions and passenger demand.
 
     NWFB route 389 (Circular) between Shau Kei Wan Bus Terminus and Chai Wan Cemeteries will be operated from 9am to 2pm on March 8 and 15 and April 10 and 13; from 9am to 4pm on March 28; from 8am to 5pm on March 22 and 29 and April 11 and 12; and from 7am to 6pm on April 4 and 5. When necessary, the service will be strengthened depending on the traffic conditions and passenger demand.

     NWFB route 9C from Shau Kei Wan Bus Terminus to Chai Wan Cemeteries will be operated from 9am to 1pm on April 4. When necessary, the service will be strengthened depending on the traffic conditions and passenger demand.

     Depending on 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 television and radio. They may also visit the TD's website (www.td.gov.hk) or call 1823 for the latest traffic and transport information.