Attention duty announcers, radio and TV stations:
Please broadcast the following message as soon as possible and repeat it at suitable intervals:
Police found a suspected explosive item on Hau Tak Lane, Happy Valley this morning (February 29).
Officers of Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) are handling the situation at scene. Special traffic arrangements will be implemented temporarily:
A. Temporary road closure
– Hau Tak Lane
– Queen’s Road East between Wong Nai Chung Road and Kennedy Road
– Stubbs Road between Shiu Fai Terrace and Queen’s Road East
B. Temporary traffic diversions
1. At the junction of Wong Nai Chung Road and Queen’s Road East
– Traffic along northbound Wong Nai Chung Road cannot turn left to Hau Tak Lane
– Traffic along northbound Wong Nai Chung Road cannot turn left to westbound Queen’s Road East
– Traffic along southbound Canal Road Flyover (Happy Valley Exit) cannot turn right to westbound Queen’s Road East
2. Traffic along downhill Stubbs Road should make a u-turn at the junction with Shiu Fai Terrace
3. At the junction of Kennedy Road and Queen’s Road East
– Traffic along downhill Kennedy Road should turn left to westbound Queen’s Road East
– Traffic along eastbound Queen’s Road East should make a u-turn at the junction with Kennedy Road or turn right to uphill Kennedy Road
Due to safety concern, members of the public should not go to the above area. People at scene are advised to follow Police's instruction during evacuation.
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