The Transport Department (TD) today (June 17) reminded the public that to facilitate tram track renewal work at Connaught Road West, parts of the traffic lanes of Des Voeux Road West and Connaught Road West will be temporarily closed from about 10am next Monday (June 24) to 10am on July 15 (Monday).
During the above works period, all vehicles exceeding 10 metres in length will be temporarily prohibited from turning left from Connaught Road West westbound onto Wing Lok Street and diverted via Des Voeux Road West westbound, Queen Street southbound, Queen's Road West westbound, Centre Street northbound, Des Voeux Road West eastbound, Queen Street northbound and Connaught Road West eastbound.
In addition, all vehicles exceeding 8m in length will be temporarily prohibited from turning right from Connaught Road West eastbound onto Des Voeux Road West westbound and diverted via Wing Lok Street eastbound, Morrison Street northbound and Connaught Road West westbound.
Appropriate traffic signs and road markings will be erected on-site to guide motorists.
The TD anticipates that the traffic in the vicinity of the above road sections will be relatively busy. Motorists should exercise tolerance and patience in case of traffic congestion. Members of the public are advised to be alert to the latest traffic news or the department's website (www.td.gov.hk).
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