The Transport Department (TD) today (March 5) 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 period before and after the Ching Ming Festival, the following special traffic and transport arrangements will be implemented there to facilitate their visits to the cemeteries.
A. Special traffic arrangements
(i) 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) will be temporarily designated as private car and light goods vehicle prohibited zone from 7am to 3pm daily from March 9 to April 28. All private cars and light goods vehicles, expect those with permits, will be prohibited from entering the prohibited zone.
(ii) Road closures
In connection with the implementation of road closures at Cape Collinson Road and its vicinity by the Police, except for the exempted vehicles, Lin Shing Road and Cape Collinson Road will be closed to all vehicular traffic from 7am to 5pm on the specified dates.
| Road closures arrangements | Date | Exempted vehicles |
| Phase 1 road closures | March 24, 29, 30, 31 and April 1, 6, 7, 13, 14 | Franchised buses; green minibuses (GMBs) route Nos. 16A, 16M, 16X and 18M; taxis; hearses; funeral vehicles; and vehicles with permits |
| Phase 2 road closures | April 4 (Ching Ming Festival) |
Franchised buses; GMBs route Nos. 16A, 16M and 16X; hearses; funeral vehicles; and vehicles with permits |
B. Public transport services
(i) The following special bus services will be operated on the specified dates and the bus services will be strengthened depending on the passenger demand and traffic conditions.
| Routes | Date | Operating period |
| Citybus (CTB) Route No. 388 (Circular) – between Chai Wan Station Bus Terminus and Chai Wan Cemeteries |
March 16, 17 and 23 | 10am to 2pm |
| March 24, 29, 30, 31 and April 1 | 9am to 4pm | |
| April 4 (Ching Ming Festival) |
8am to 6pm | |
| April 6, 7 | 9am to 4pm | |
| April 13, 14 | 9am to 2pm | |
| CTB Route No. 389 (Circular) – between Shau Kei Wan Bus Terminus and Chai Wan Cemeteries |
March 24, 29, 30, 31 and April 1 | 9am to 4pm |
| April 4 (Ching Ming Festival) |
8am to 6pm | |
| April 6, 7 | 9am to 4pm | |
| April 13, 14 | 9am to 2pm |
(ii) Services of CTB route Nos. 8X, 9 and 780 and cross harbour route Nos. 106, 118 and 606, and GMB route No. 18M will be strengthened subject to passenger demand.
During the period before and after the Ching Ming Festival, 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, please use public transport services as far as possible. They can take GMB route Nos. 16A, 16M, 16X or 18M at Chai Wan MTR Station to Cape Collinson Road, or take CTB route No. 9 at Shau Kei Wan Bus Terminus to Shek O Road near Cape Collinson Road. Grave-sweepers heading to the Cape Collinson-San Ha Columbarium may also make use of the escalators and pedestrian access route connecting San Ha Street at Chai Wan (near Chai Wan MTR Station Exit A) and the said columbarium.
During the Ching Ming Festival period, 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/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 website (www.td.gov.hk) or use the mobile application "HKeMobility" for the latest traffic and public transport information.
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