Special traffic and transport arrangements in So Kon Po and Causeway Bay this Sunday

     The Transport Department (TD) today (October 31) reminded the public that special traffic and transport arrangements will be implemented in So Kon Po and Causeway Bay this Sunday (November 4) to facilitate the holding of the Hong Kong Scout Rally at Hong Kong Stadium.

     The special traffic and transport arrangements mainly include:

* From about 6.30am the section of Caroline Hill Road between Leighton Road and Cotton Path, and the section of Hysan Avenue westbound between Sunning Road and Hoi Ping Road, will be closed subject to the actual situation;

* From about 11am, Caroline Hill Road, Cotton Path and Eastern Hospital Road will be closed to facilitate the dispersal of participants, until the crowd disperses and road closures are lifted subject to the actual situation;

* During the road closure period, Citybus route 5B, New World First Bus route 8H, cross harbour route 936 and green minibus routes 14M, 26 and 30 will be temporarily diverted; and

* On-street car parking spaces and car parks within the affected areas will be suspended.

     The TD anticipates that the traffic in the vicinity of So Kon Po and Causeway Bay will be significantly congested. Motorists are advised to avoid driving to the affected areas. In case of traffic congestion, motorists should exercise tolerance and patience, and follow the instructions of the Police. Members of the public planning to go to the affected area are advised to use public transport as far as possible.

     The TD and the Police will closely monitor the traffic situation and implement appropriate measures whenever necessary. Members of the public are advised to stay alert to the latest traffic news on radio and television.

     Details of the special traffic and transport arrangements are now available on the TD's website (www.td.gov.hk).