Month: January 2026

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Hiking challenge honours natural gem

Source: Hong Kong Information Services

As the sun rises over Victoria Harbour, the city starts its day with people filling Lugard Road – jogging, walking dogs or strolling with friends.

An elderly woman who visits the Hong Kong Trail occasionally, remarked that it was a pleasant trail that was even suitable for dog walking.

“Hong Kong is a real treasure. In just 10 to 30 minutes by car, you can reach many hiking trails. So we really should cherish what we have.”

Singaporean film director Jack Neo recently led over 100 visitors to the trail for some morning exercise. He said the group was in high spirits and amazed by the landscape.

“The scenery in Singapore is very different from here – this is a mountain. We just looked down and suddenly realised how stunning the view is.”

With stops planned in Guangzhou and Shenzhen during their five-day trip, Mr Neo said he hopes to return to Hong Kong in the future to explore its countryside further.

Natural gem
Lugard Road is just the beginning of a greater natural treasure – the Hong Kong Trail.

Spanning about 50km, the trail begins at the western end of Hong Kong Island, winding eastward. It is the most hiker-friendly of the four long-distance trails managed by the Agriculture, Fisheries & Conservation Department. Starting at Victoria Peak, it crosses the island’s hills and ends at Tai Long Wan.

The trail is divided into eight sections, with Lugard Road forming part of Section 1.

Eric Lam, Country Parks Ranger Services Officer (Hong Kong) at the department, grew up hiking the trail with his father and has since covered every section.

He said the trail offers a rich variety of scenic spots – ranging from the Peak and Pok Fu Lam Reservoir to Jardine’s Lookout, Mount Butler, the Tai Tam Group of Reservoirs and Dragon’s Back – offering a real mix of vistas.

In addition to its diverse landscapes, the trail also boasts rich habitats.

“Woodlands, streams and reservoirs support a wide range of wildlife, including species with high conservation value – like the Hong Kong Camellia and Primrose, both first discovered on the island,” Mr Lam added.

Witnessing history
The Hong Kong Trail is also packed with historical and cultural elements.

Hikers can encounter significant sites along the route, including Hong Kong’s first reservoir – Pok Fu Lam Reservoir, completed in 1863 – and several declared monuments related to the city’s early waterworks system.

Wartime relics such as Second World War-era air raid shelters and pillboxes, alongside early 1900s markers like the Kwan Tai Lo Milestone and the Tai Tam Obelisk, are also visible along the trail.

In April 1985, the Hong Kong Trail was officially inaugurated at Tai Fung Au, which also marks the start of Section 6. Many hikers still pause to take photographs at the memorial plaque.

Tai Fung Au has been there from the very beginning, even remnants of the former Taikoo company town – including the now-demolished Taikoo Sanitarium and the world’s first passenger cable car. The remaining stone, brick and concrete foundations have faded into the landscape, standing as silent witnesses to the passage of time.

Hiking challenge
To encourage the public to explore the Hong Kong Trail, the department launched the “Unlocking Hong Kong Trail” hiking challenge, setting up eight checkpoints – one for each trail section. Each checkpoint features an e-badge inspired by the section’s landmarks and biodiversity, allowing hikers to check in and take part in a “treasure hunt”.

Agriculture, Fisheries & Conservation Department Country Parks Ranger Services Officer (Education) Francis Tsang explained that participants should register on the event website, then hike to the eight checkpoints. Once there, they scan a QR code and answer a fun fact question to unlock an e-badge.

“Once they have unlocked all eight checkpoints within the event period – by February 28  – they can redeem a set of souvenirs on a first-come, first-served basis while stocks last,” Ms Tsang noted.

Since the challenge was launched in November 2025, over 7,400 people had signed up, with around 1,800 successfully unlocking all checkpoints as of the end of last year.

She advised participants to plan based on fitness and experience, hike in groups, and follow Leave No Trace principles.

Earlier, the department launched a series of activities encouraging public involvement in trail upkeep, including restoring erosion-prone sections to ensure hikers can safely and comfortably enjoy nature.

“Four Peaks” Tourism
Last year, the Government introduced the “Four Peaks” tourism initiative, covering Tai Mo Shan, Lantau Peak, Sai Kung Hoi and Victoria Peak, which overlaps with Section 1 of the Hong Kong Trail.

The department is phasing in the initiative, upgrading trails and facilities near High West, and working with nearby stakeholders to design themed green tourism routes linking the Peak Tram, landmarks and specialty cuisines.

The tourism routes, along with facility upgrades and green tourism products are expected to be in place by late 2026.

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Speech by STL at rollout ceremony of Port Community System

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

     Following is the speech by the Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Ms Mable Chan, at the rollout ceremony of the Port Community System today (January 16):

     Recognising that some of our guests are non-Chinese speaking, I would also like to extend our warm welcome to you all in English as well. Today marks a pivotal moment in Hong Kong’s journey towards a smarter, more connected future as an international maritime centre, as our Port Community System (PCS) is finally in place for full roll-out for the industry’s use.

     In the face of global transformation in the digital world, port digitalisation is a strategic imperative. The PCS is our foundational digital infrastructure, designed to integrate multimodal transport information and enhance transparency. Its core mission is to connect transport information, trade flows with capital flows, thereby solidifying Hong Kong’s multifaceted role as an international financial, trade and maritime centre.

     Looking ahead, we will unlock even greater value from the PCS. We will collaborate with the Customs and Excise Department to develop a dedicated module on the PCS platform. As the first phase, the PCS will help digitise the cargo detention notification process, thereby providing industry players with faster and more transparent information. This marks a concrete step towards a “Smart Customs” vision, enhancing customs clearance efficiency through digital collaboration.

     Furthermore, LSCM (Logistics and Supply Chain MultiTech R&D Centre) and my bureau will sign a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding with FUNDel Limited, a local fintech start-up that connects e-commerce merchants, logistics companies, and financial institutions to collaborate in catalysing the development of innovative financial products by leveraging the trusted logistics data within the PCS. I look forward to the success of this collaboration; this is the first step, and I look forward to seeing more, which will help transform data potential into tangible financial benefits, particularly for our SMEs. 

     The PCS system that we roll out formally today signifies the shared vision for our port in three “i’s”: that is intelligent, interconnected, and indispensable to global trade. A port where data does not only track cargo but fuels growth, unlocks finance, and builds trust within our industry. 

     Indeed, maritime and port are closely entwined with logistics, and so is the PCS, which covers sea, land and air. Hence, I am very delighted to announce two more achievements on logistics development on this momentous day. First, we will announce the findings of the planning study on the development of a modern logistics cluster in Hung Shui Kiu/Ha Tsuen New Development Area later today. Our aim is to leverage the transport network under planning in the area and Hong Kong’s edge in sea, land and air cargo transport, and create a market-enabling environment through introducing market-oriented provisions and development terms as well as innovative measures to answer the industry’s needs. Together, we hope to build a smart and green modern logistics cluster in our pivotal and strategic location in Hung Shui Kiu and Ha Tsuen New Development Area. We will invite expressions of interest from the industries to attract major enterprises to lead the cluster’s development based on an enterprise-oriented development principle. Second, we are also releasing today an ESG data collection toolkit that will help the trade, especially the SMEs, the frontline industry practitioners, to effectively collect and record ESG data, so as to enable them to better comply with international and global ESG compliance requirements. Thank you very much. 

(Please also refer to the Chinese portion of the speech.)

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Government launches consultation work on improving complaint handling mechanism of MCHK (with photo)

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Government launches consultation work on improving complaint handling mechanism of MCHK (with photo)     　
     Professor Lo said, “Members of the public have very high expectations of the MCHK in actively discharging their primary responsibility of safeguarding doctors’ professional standards and ethical conduct. Patient groups are important stakeholders. They offered highly constructive suggestions at today’s meeting. I look forward to continuing in-depth discussions with other stakeholders to explore proposals to improve the complaint handling mechanism of the MCHK, with a view to maintaining public trust in the medical profession.”
     　
     At the request of the Secretary for Health, the MCHK earlier submitted a report on improving its complaint handling mechanism to the Health Bureau. The Health Bureau is reviewing the report and the supplementary information subsequently provided by the MCHK, and will consider the report’s recommendations and the operational needs of the MCHK in proposing amendments to the Ordinance.

     The Health Bureau will continue the consultation work by meeting with professional bodies and relevant stakeholders shortly to listen to their views.
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Nine persons arrested during anti-illegal worker operations (with photo)

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Nine persons arrested during anti-illegal worker operations (with photo) 
      An ImmD spokesman said, “Any person who contravenes a condition of stay in force in respect of him or her shall be guilty of an offence. Also, visitors are not allowed to take employment in Hong Kong, whether paid or unpaid, without the permission of the Director of Immigration. Offenders are liable to prosecution and upon conviction face a maximum fine of $50,000 and up to two years’ imprisonment. Aiders and abettors are also liable to prosecution and penalties.”
 
      The spokesman warned, “As stipulated in section 38AA of the Immigration Ordinance, an illegal immigrant, a person who is the subject of a removal order or a deportation order, an overstayer or a person who was refused permission to land is prohibited from taking any employment, whether paid or unpaid, or establishing or joining any business. Offenders are liable upon conviction to a maximum fine of $50,000 and up to three years’ imprisonment. As stipulated in section 20(1)(a) of the Immigration Ordinance, the Chief Executive may make a deportation order against an immigrant, prohibiting the immigrant from being in Hong Kong at any time thereafter if the immigrant has been found guilty in Hong Kong of an offence punishable by imprisonment for not less than two years.”
 
      The spokesman stressed that it is a serious offence to employ people who are not lawfully employable. Under the Immigration Ordinance, the maximum penalty for an employer employing a person who is not lawfully employable, i.e. an illegal immigrant, a person who is the subject of a removal order or a deportation order, an overstayer or a person who was refused permission to land, has been significantly increased from a fine of $350,000 and three years’ imprisonment to a fine of $500,000 and 10 years’ imprisonment to reflect the gravity of such offences. The director, manager, secretary, partner, etc, of the company concerned may also bear criminal liability. The High Court has laid down sentencing guidelines that the employer of an illegal worker should be given an immediate custodial sentence.
 
      According to the court sentencing, employers must take all practicable steps to determine whether a person is lawfully employable prior to employment. Apart from inspecting a prospective employee’s identity card, the employer has the explicit duty to make enquiries regarding the person and ensure that the answers would not cast any reasonable doubt concerning the lawful employability of the person. The court will not accept failure to do so as a defence in proceedings. It is also an offence if an employer fails to inspect the job seeker’s valid travel document if the job seeker does not have a Hong Kong permanent identity card. Offenders are liable upon conviction to a maximum fine of $150,000 and to imprisonment for one year. In that connection, the spokesman would like to remind all employers not to defy the law by employing illegal workers. The ImmD will continue to take resolute enforcement action to combat such offences.
 
      Under the existing mechanism, the ImmD will, as a standard procedure, conduct an initial screening of vulnerable persons, including illegal workers, illegal immigrants, sex workers and foreign domestic helpers, who are arrested during any operation with a view to ascertaining whether they are trafficking in persons (TIP) and/or forced labour victims. When any TIP and/or forced labour indicator is revealed in the initial screening, the ImmD officers will conduct a full debriefing and identification by using a standardised checklist to ascertain the presence of TIP and/or forced labour elements. Identified TIP and/or forced labour victims will be provided with various forms of support and assistance, including urgent intervention, medical services, counselling, shelter or temporary accommodation and other supporting services. The ImmD calls on TIP and/or forced labour victims to report crimes to the relevant departments immediately.
 
      For reporting illegal employment activities, please call the dedicated hotline 3861 5000, by fax at 2824 1166, email to anti_crime@immd.gov.hkIssued at HKT 17:18

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Hong Kong Customs shuts down suspected etomidate and crack cocaine manufacturing centre and seizes suspected dangerous drugs worth about $10 million (with photo)

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Hong Kong Customs shuts down suspected etomidate and crack cocaine manufacturing centre and seizes suspected dangerous drugs worth about $10 million (with photo)      
     During an anti-narcotics operation conducted in Tin Shui Wai in the small hours on January 14, Customs intercepted a 35-year-old man and found 50 suspected etomidate capsules in a paper bag carried by him. The man was arrested immediately and was brought to a nearby premises for a search. Later, Customs officers seized 267 suspected etomidate capsules, about 1.75kg of suspected etomidate powder, about 1.4kg of suspected etomidate oil, about 1.2kg of suspected cocaine, about 500g of suspected crack cocaine and a batch of suspected drug manufacturing paraphernalia in the premises. A woman, aged 26 and suspected to be connected with the case, was arrested there.
      
     The arrested persons were jointly charged with two counts of manufacture of a dangerous drug and one count of trafficking in a dangerous drug, and the arrested man was additionally charged with one count of trafficking in a dangerous drug. They will appear at the Sha Tin Magistrates’ Courts tomorrow (January 17).
      
     According to the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, manufacture of a dangerous drug and trafficking in a dangerous drug are serious offences. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $5 million and life imprisonment. 
      
     Members of the public may report any suspected drug trafficking activities to Customs’ 24-hour hotline 182 8080 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hkIssued at HKT 17:10

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FEHD releases second batch of gravidtrap indexes for Aedes albopictus in January

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

FEHD releases second batch of gravidtrap indexes for Aedes albopictus in January 

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District     Among the second batch of First Phase Gravidtrap Indexes covering four survey areas and Area Gravidtrap Indexes covering 15 survey areas in January, all were below 10 per cent.

     The FEHD has so far released two batches of gravidtrap indexes for Aedes albopictus in January 2026, covering 24 survey areas; most of the areas recorded 0 per cent, indicating that the distribution of Aedes albopictus mosquitoes was not extensive.     Starting in August 2025, following the completion of the surveillance of individual survey areas, and once the latest gravidtrap index and the density index are available, the FEHD has been disseminating relevant information through press releases, its website and social media. It aims to allow members of the public to quickly grasp the mosquito infestation situation and strengthen mosquito control efforts, thereby reducing the risk of chikungunya fever (CF) transmission.

     Following recommendations from the World Health Organization and taking into account the local situation in Hong Kong, the FEHD sets up gravidtraps in districts where mosquito-borne diseases have been recorded in the past, as well as in densely populated places such as housing estates, hospitals and schools to monitor the breeding and distribution of Aedes albopictus mosquitoes, which can transmit CF and dengue fever (DF). After reviewing the present DF and CF vector surveillance programme, the FEHD has expanded the coverage for monitoring Aedes albopictus mosquitoes starting from 2026. The number of survey areas set up in the community has been revised to 62, with some survey areas renamed. Additional gravidtraps will also be set up at different locations across the territory to strengthen the monitoring of the breeding of mosquitoes. Under the present surveillance mechanism, the FEHD has set up gravidtraps in survey areas of the community, with a surveillance period of two weeks. During the surveillance period, the FEHD will collect the gravidtraps once a week. After the first week of surveillance, the FEHD will immediately examine the glue boards inside the retrieved gravidtraps for the presence of adult Aedine mosquitoes to compile the Gravidtrap Index (First Phase) and Density Index (First Phase). At the end of the second week of surveillance, the FEHD will instantly check the glue boards for the presence of adult Aedine mosquitoes. Data from the two weeks of surveillance will be combined to obtain the Area Gravidtrap Index and the Area Density Index. The gravidtrap and density indexes for Aedes albopictus in different survey areas, as well as information on mosquito prevention and control measures, are available on the department’s webpage (www.fehd.gov.hk/english/pestcontrol/dengue_fever/Dengue_Fever_Gravidtrap_Index_Update.html#Issued at HKT 17:00

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Tender for operation and management contract of Light Public Housing at Tsing Fat Street, Tuen Mun

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Tender for operation and management contract of Light Public Housing at Tsing Fat Street, Tuen Mun      
     The LPH project located at Tsing Fat Street, Tuen Mun, will provide about 4 200 units, with intake tentatively scheduled in the third quarter of this year. Same as the previous contracts, the operation and management services mainly cover occupant management, property management and daily maintenance, as well as the provision of social services, and management and operation of ancillary facilities, etc. To encourage participation of different stakeholders in the community, the HB welcomes tenders from all capable and experienced service providers, including non-government organisations and those with a valid property management company licence, or a collaboration between them.
      
     The HB has awarded six LPH operation and management contracts so far, covering LPH projects at Yau Pok Road, Yuen Long; Choi Hing Road and Choi Shek Lane (i.e. the former St Joseph’s Anglo-Chinese School), Ngau Tau Kok; Tsing Fuk Lane, Tuen Mun (i.e. Tuen Mun Area 3A); Olympic Avenue, Kai Tak (Phase 1); four school conversion projects; and Sheung On Street, Chai Wan. Separately, the HB is now evaluating the tenders for the seventh to the 10th operation and management contracts which cover the LPH projects at Olympic Avenue, Kai Tak (Phase 2), and Yan Po Road, Tuen Mun (i.e. Tuen Mun Area 54).
      
     A spokesman for the HB said, “Under the leadership of the HB, the intakes for the LPH projects at Yau Pok Road, Yuen Long; Choi Hing Road, Ngau Tau Kok; the school conversion projects at Shun On Road, Kwun Tong and Choi Yuen Road, Sheung Shui, have been completed. This fully demonstrates that with affordable rent, comprehensive facilities and services, as well as a better living environment, LPH projects are highly popular among citizens in need. Meanwhile, intakes for projects at Olympic Avenue, Kai Tak (Phase 1), and Tsing Fuk Lane, Tuen Mun, have commenced in December last year. The Government is pleased to see more families with pressing housing needs in society being able to improve their living environment and quality significantly and immediately through the direct and practical assistance provided by LPH. Some occupants were originally from substandard subdivided units with high rentals. To this end, we hope that experienced and aspirational organisations can continue to participate in the tender exercises and join hands with us in this large-scale social project.”
      
     To ensure service quality, the HB will carry out a technical assessment based on a series of factors, including the management capability, relevant experience and past service performance of the organisations, as well as the proposed modes of operation and management, social service support to be provided, feasibility of an exit plan and the use of innovation and information technology as stated in their proposals, etc, such that the facilities and services of LPH can meet the needs of the residents and the local community. The tender price will then be evaluated to form a consolidated assessment to decide on the most suitable organisation for operating the LPH.
      
     Interested organisations may download the tender documents via the relevant tender notice on the HB’s website (www.hb.gov.hk      
     Tenderers must submit the tenders by noon on March 6, 2026 (Friday), either electronically via the e-Tendering System or by deposit in the Government Secretariat Tender Box situated at Lobby of the Public Entrance on Ground Floor, East Wing, Central Government Offices, 2 Tim Mei Avenue, Tamar. Late tenders will not be accepted.
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Enhancements for Hong Kong residents using automated passenger clearance services in Macao Special Administrative Region

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Enhancements for Hong Kong residents using automated passenger clearance services in Macao Special Administrative Region 
       At present, Hong Kong residents aged 11 or above holding a valid Hong Kong permanent identity card are eligible for using the automated passenger clearance services in the Macao Special Administrative Region (Macao SAR) after enrolment. Under the new measure, Hong Kong residents aged 7 to 10 holding a valid Hong Kong permanent identity card will also be eligible for using the automated passenger clearance services in the Macao SAR after enrolment. Similarly, Macao residents aged 7 to 10 holding a valid Macao permanent identity card may use e-Channels to complete the automated immigration clearance after enrolment.
 
       Moreover, Hong Kong non-permanent residents aged 18 or above, holding a valid Hong Kong identity card and a valid Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Document of Identity for Visa Purposes with a validity of more than 90 days may perform the self-service enrolment for using the automated passenger clearance services in the Macao SAR at designated locations in Macao. Under the new measure, persons of this category may also perform the self-service enrolment at the enrolment kiosks installed at designated control points or at various Registration of Persons Offices in Hong Kong. Meanwhile, Macao residents aged 18 or above holding a valid Macao non-permanent identity card and a valid visit permit for residents of Macao to the HKSAR may also perform the self-service enrolment for using e-Channel services at designated locations in the Macao SAR.

       For details regarding the enhancement of services, please visit the ImmD website (www.immd.gov.hkIssued at HKT 16:30

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Various companies and organisations with outstanding environmental performance awarded with HKAEE (with photos)

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Various companies and organisations with outstanding environmental performance awarded with HKAEE  
     The Environmental Campaign Committee (ECC) held the Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence (HKAEE) Presentation Ceremony today (January 16) at the Data Technology Hub, Tseung Kwan O InnoPark, to recognise companies, organisations and schools with outstanding contributions to environmental protection in 2024.
 
     The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, commended the winning organisations in a video speech at the ceremony for integrating environmental concepts into their daily operations, injecting green momentum into Hong Kong’s high-quality development. Mr Lee said that the Government will continue to enhance environmental management and support green transformations in full force, including promoting the development of the new energy industry, building a demonstration base for green technology, and continuously optimising the community recycling services and facilities. The Government will keep working alongside various sectors to promote low-carbon development and jointly create more green opportunities for Hong Kong.
      
     The officiating guests of the ceremony included the Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan; the Chairman of the Environment and Conservation Fund (ECF) Committee, Dr Eric Cheng; the Chairperson of the ECC, Ms Grace Kwok; the Vice Chairman of the ECC, Mr Wong Chi-keung; and the Chairman of the Awards Committee on the HKAEE, Dr Barry Lee.
 
     The HKAEE commends organisations that have demonstrated outstanding environmental performance in 16 different sectors under three judging criteria, namely green leadership, programme and performance, as well as partner synergy. After two rounds of assessment by technical consultants, participants were assessed by the final adjudicating panels comprising representatives from the ECC and major chambers of different sectors in Hong Kong for the selection of the gold, silver and bronze winners. A total of 3 999 entries competed for the 2024 HKAEE, setting a new record for the number of participating organisations. A total of 54 organisations won gold, silver or bronze awards, and 183 received certificates of merit this year.
      
     On the same day, the 2024 Hong Kong Green Innovations Awards were also presented to encourage local organisations to address environmental challenges with innovative green solutions and achieve environmental benefits. A total of 69 competing entries were assessed under three assessment criteria including level of innovation, environmental achievements, as well as practicability and contribution to society.
 
     In addition, to commend managerial level and employees for their dedication to enhancing the environmental performance of their companies and to the community, a Most Outstanding Green Achiever, four Outstanding Green Achievers, and five Green Achievers were selected. Twenty-four organisations were also honoured as Outstanding HKAEE Promotional Partners, and 22 organisations were recognised as Excellent HKAEE Promotional Partners. Please visit the HKAEE website (www.hkaee.gov.hk      
     With funding support from the ECF, the HKAEE is organised by the ECC and co-organised by the Environment and Ecology Bureau, the Advisory Council on the Environment, the Business Environment Council, the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce, the Chinese Manufacturers’ Association of Hong Kong, the Federation of Hong Kong Industries, the Hong Kong Chinese Importers’ and Exporters’ Association, the Hong Kong Council of Social Service, the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce, and the Hong Kong Productivity Council.
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Special traffic arrangements for Hong Kong Marathon 2026

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

     The Police reminded members of the public today (January 16) that special traffic arrangements will be implemented on Hong Kong Island, Kowloon West and New Territories South from tomorrow (January 17) to facilitate the Hong Kong Marathon 2026 this Sunday (January 18).

Hong Kong Island
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A. Road closure and traffic diversions- Man Po Street;
– Yiu Sing Street;
– Eastbound Lung Wo Road;
– The slip road from Connaught Road West flyover to Man Po Street;
– The slip road from Connaught Road West flyover to eastbound CWBT;
– The slip road from Man Kat Street to the Wan Chai exit of CWBT;
– Eastbound CWBT between Central and Wan Chai;
– The Expo Drive exit of CWBT;
– Expo Drive;
– Expo Drive Central between the west side of Expo Drive and the eastside of Expo Drive;
– Southbound Expo Drive East; and
– Northbound Expo Drive East between Expo Drive and the northern cul-de-sac.- Traffic along eastbound Shing Sai Road will be diverted via eastbound Connaught Road West;
– Traffic along Lung Wo Road cannot turn to westbound Yiu Sing Street;
– Traffic along Man Yiu Street cannot turn left to eastbound Lung Wo Road; and
– Traffic along Man Yiu Street cannot turn left to eastbound Yiu Sing Street.- The slip roads of Hing Fat Street, Man Hong Street and Taikoo Wan Road leading to eastbound IEC.- The slip roads of Nam On Street, Chai Wan Road, Tai Hong Street, Oi Shun Road, Hong On Street, Taikoo Wan Road, Tong Shui Road, Wharf Road and westbound King’s Road junction with Healthy Street Central leading to westbound IEC;
– The slip roads leading from the exit of Eastern Harbour Crossing to westbound IEC. The section between the exit of Eastern Harbour Crossing and the down ramp slip road leading to Man Hong Street will be reopened at about 10.30am;
– Westbound Oi Shun Road between Oi Tak Street and Tai On Street;
– Westbound CWBT between IEC and Wan Chai; and
– The slip road leading from Tsing Fung Street vehicular flyover and Hing Fat Street to westbound CWBT.- Traffic along Java Road and Man Hong Street heading for eastbound IEC and the Eastern Harbour Crossing will be diverted via King’s Road;
– Traffic along Taikoo Wan Road heading for eastbound IEC will be diverted via King’s Road and Shau Kei Wan Road;
– Traffic along Java Road and eastbound King’s Road can access the Eastern Harbour Crossing via Hong On Street;
– Traffic from the exit of Eastern Harbour Crossing heading for eastbound IEC will be diverted via Tai On Street and Shau Kei Wan Road;
– Traffic along westbound IEC will be diverted via Nam On Lane and Shau Kei Wan Road;
– Traffic along Nam On Lane and Nam Hong Street heading for westbound IEC will be diverted via westbound Nam On Street, Sun Sing Street and Shau Kei Wan Road;
– Traffic along Chai Wan Road heading for westbound IEC will be diverted via Shau Kei Wan Road;
– Traffic diverted to westbound Shau Kei Wan Road can access the Eastern Harbour Crossing via Tai Ning Street, Sai Wan Ho Street and Tai Hong Street;
– Traffic along Tai Hong Street will only be allowed for access to the Eastern Harbour Crossing and Lei King Wan. Traffic heading for westbound IEC will be diverted via Tai Hong Street, Hong Cheung Street, Tai On Street and Shau Kei Wan Road;
– Traffic along westbound Oi Shun Road heading for westbound IEC will be diverted via Oi Tak Street, Oi Kan Road, Tai On Street and Oi Shun Road;
– Traffic along Hong On Street will only be allowed for access to and from the Eastern Harbour Crossing. Traffic heading for westbound IEC will be diverted via westbound Hong On Street and King’s Road. Except for vehicles heading for the Eastern Harbour Crossing, traffic along Hong Yue Street will be diverted via westbound Hong On Street;
– Traffic along the Taikoo Wan Road slip road heading for westbound IEC will be diverted via Taikoo Shing Road and King’s Road;
– Traffic from the exit of Eastern Harbour Crossing heading for westbound IEC will be diverted via Man Hong Street and King’s Road until 4am;
– Traffic on the slip road at the junction of westbound King’s Road and Healthy Street Central heading for westbound IEC will be diverted via westbound King’s Road;
– Traffic on the slip road at the junction of westbound King’s Road and Tong Shui Road heading for westbound IEC will be diverted via westbound King’s Road;
– Traffic along Tong Shui Road heading for westbound IEC will be diverted via Java Road, Kam Hong Street and King’s Road;
– Traffic along Wharf Road slip road heading for westbound IEC will be diverted via westbound Wharf Road, North Point Road, Java Road, Tong Shui Road and King’s Road; and
– Traffic along the Tsing Fung Street vehicular flyover and northbound Hing Fat Street heading for the slip road of westbound CWBT will be diverted via the remaining lanes on Victoria Park Road.- Northbound Tonnochy Road between Hung Hing Road and Harbour Road.- Traffic along eastbound Harbour Road will be diverted via northbound Fleming Road; and
– Traffic leaving the car parks along eastbound Harbour Road will be diverted via westbound Harbour Road.- Man Fai Street;
– The slip road between Rumsey Street and Man Kwong Street;
– Southbound Man Yiu Street between Man Kwong Street and Lung Wo Road; and
– Northbound Man Yiu Street between Man Po Street and Man Kwong Street.- Traffic along eastbound Connaught Road Central cannot turn left to Man Kwong Street; and
– Traffic along northbound Man Yiu Street will be diverted via westbound Finance Street.- Westbound Hung Hing Road between Wan Shing Street and Tonnochy Road;
– The fast lane of eastbound Harbour Road between Harbour Drive and Tonnochy Road;
– The fast lane of northbound Tonnochy Road between Hung Hing Road and Harbour Road;
– Southbound Tonnochy Road between Harbour Road and Gloucester Road;
– The Marsh Road flyover between Hung Hing Road and Lockhart Road;
– Northbound Marsh Road between Hung Hing Road and Gloucester Road;
– Eastbound Lockhart Road between Marsh Road and Percival Street;
– Southbound Percival Street between Lockhart Road and Hennessy Road;
– Percival Street (except the middle lane) between Jaffe Road and Lockhart Road;
– Southbound Canal Road East between Lockhart Road and Jaffe Road;
– Northbound Canal Road West between Lockhart Road and Jaffe Road;
– Southbound Marsh Road between Lockhart Road and Jaffe Road;
– Marsh Road between Hennessy Road and Lockhart Road;
– Eastbound Hennessy Road between Percival Street and Yee Wo Street;
– Eastbound Yee Wo Street;
– Sugar Street;
– Southbound Gloucester Road between Great George Street and Causeway Road. Access to the southbound Tai Hang Road flyover is allowed after 10.45am; and
– Northbound Gloucester Road between the U-turn slip road beneath the Tai Hang Road flyover and Great George Street.- Traffic along northbound Wan Shing Street must turn right to the Hung Hing Road flyover;
– Traffic along northbound Marsh Road will be diverted via the Gloucester Road service road or turn to southbound Marsh Road for access to Jaffe Road;
– Traffic along eastbound Lockhart Road will be diverted via northbound Marsh Road at-grade;
– Traffic along eastbound Jaffe Road will be diverted via northbound Percival Street;
– Traffic along southbound Percival Street will be diverted via eastbound Lockhart Road;
– Traffic along eastbound Hennessy Road cannot turn left to Marsh Road;
– Traffic along Tin Lok Lane cannot go straight to northbound Marsh Road, and must turn left or right to Hennessy Road;
– Traffic along eastbound Hennessy Road heading for Causeway Road will be diverted via southbound Percival Street, Leighton Road, Pennington Street and eastbound Yee Wo Street;
– Traffic along eastbound Yee Wo Street cannot turn left to Sugar Street;
– Traffic along Great George Street heading for southbound Gloucester Road will be diverted via southbound Tai Hang Road flyover; and
– Traffic along southbound Victoria Park Road flyover will be diverted via the Gloucester Road service road. Access to southbound Tai Hang Road flyover is allowed after 10.45am.- Electric Road between Yacht Street and Park Towers;
– Lau Li Street between Hing Fat Street and Electric Road; and
– Tsing Fung Street between Hing Fat Street and Electric Road.- Traffic along westbound King’s Road heading for Hing Fat Street will be diverted via westbound Causeway Road;
– Traffic along southbound Electric Road must turn left to Yacht Street, except for access to Park Towers;
– Traffic leaving the Park Towers car park will be diverted via Electric Road and Yacht Street;
– Traffic on Electric Road heading for Tsing Fung Street will be diverted via Yacht Street; and
– Traffic along southbound Hing Fat Street must turn left to eastbound Gordon Road.- The flyover leading from northbound Gloucester Road to westbound Gloucester Road.- Traffic along northbound Gloucester Road flyover heading for westbound Gloucester Road will be diverted via the Gloucester Road service road.- East Point Road pedestrian precinct; and
– Pedestrian precinct on Great George Street between East Point Road and Paterson Street. 
– 29 parking spaces at the Hing Fat Street public car park (metered parking spaces No. 1619 to 1629 and 1641 to 1644) will be suspended from 3pm to 10pm on January 17;
– All parking spaces at the Hing Fat Street public car park will be suspended from 10pm on January 17 to 3pm of the following day, except for disabled parking spaces;
– The on-street parking spaces at the unnamed road near Lung Wo Road outside the General Post Office will be suspended from 0.01am to 2pm on January 18; and
– The parking spaces at the following locations will be suspended from 0.01am to 3pm on January 18:
    – Pick-up/drop-off areas on Expo Drive East;
    – Coach parking spaces on Expo Drive;
    – Disabled parking spaces on Jaffe Road between Percival Street and Cannon Street;
    – Motorcycle parking spaces on Marsh Road between Lockhart Road and Hennessy Road;
    – Disabled parking spaces on Gloucester Road near Sugar Street;
    – Rumsey Street near the Rumsey Street Multi-Storey Car Park;
    – Westbound Yiu Sing Street between Lung Wo Road and Man Yiu Street;
    – Goods vehicle parking spaces along westbound Man Kwong Street near Central Ferry Pier No. 3;
    – Goods vehicle parking spaces along westbound Man Kwong Street near Central Ferry Pier No. 8;
    – Disabled parking spaces outside Central Ferry Pier No. 4 and Central Ferry Pier No. 5;
    – Motorcycle parking spaces outside Central Ferry Pier No. 6 and Central Ferry Pier No. 7; and
    – Wan Shing Street opposite to Wanchai Station Building.——- 
       The following will be implemented by phases on January 18, until the roads are safe for reopening, except for vehicles with a permit:
 
Phase I (from 0.45am to about 1.15pm)
 
Road closure- The slip road leading from northbound Lin Cheung Road near the Civil Aid Service Headquarters to southbound West Kowloon Highway;
– The slip road leading from northbound Nga Cheung Road elevated road to southbound West Kowloon Highway;
– The slip road leading from westbound Jordan Road flyover to southbound West Kowloon Highway;
– The slip road leading from westbound Central Kowloon Bypass (Yau Ma Tei Section) to southbound West Kowloon Highway;
– The slip road leading from Hoi Wang Road to southbound West Kowloon Highway;
– The slip road leading from southbound West Kowloon Highway to eastbound Central Kowloon Bypass(Yau Ma Tei Section);
– The slip road leading from southbound Lin Cheung Road near Yau Ma Tei Interchange to southbound West Kowloon Highway; and
– The slow lane of northbound Lin Cheung Road lowest level underpass between the Austin Road West underpass and exit of Lin Cheung Road.- Traffic along Hoi Wang Road cannot turn to the slip road leading from Hoi Wang Road to southbound West Kowloon Highway;
– Traffic along northbound Lin Cheung Road cannot turn to the slip road leading from northbound Lin Cheung Road near the Civil Aid Service Headquarters to southbound West Kowloon Highway;
– Traffic along southbound Lin Cheung Road will be diverted to the slip road heading to Tsim Sha Tsui; and
– Traffic along eastbound Mei Ching Road cannot turn to the slip road leading from southbound Lin Cheung Road to southbound West Kowloon Highway.- Westbound Salisbury Road between Star Ferry Pier and Kowloon Park Drive.- Southbound Nathan Road between Kimberley Road and Middle Road;
– Westbound Kimberley Road between Nathan Road and Carnarvon Road;
– Westbound Granville Road between Nathan Road and Carnarvon Road;
– Eastbound Cameron Road between Nathan Road and Cameron Lane;
– Humphreys Avenue;
– Westbound Carnarvon Road between Nathan Road and Bristol Avenue;
– Mody Road between Nathan Road and Bristol Avenue;
– Haiphong Road between Lock Road and Nathan Road;
– Peking Road between Lock Road and Nathan Road;
– Middle Road between Hankow Road and Nathan Road; and
– Westbound Salisbury Road Underpass.- Traffic along Salisbury Road cannot turn to northbound Nathan Road;
– Traffic along northbound Carnarvon Road cannot turn left to westbound Granville Road and westbound Kimberley Road;
– Traffic along eastbound Haiphong Road will be diverted to southbound Lock Road; and
– Traffic along westbound Salisbury Road cannot enter westbound Salisbury Road Underpass near Chatham Road South.- The slip road leading from westbound Tsing Sha Highway to southbound Lin Cheung Road;
– Southbound Lin Cheung Road between Lai Po Road and Hoi Fai Road;
– Southbound Lin Cheung Road between Tonkin Street West and Yau Ma Tei Interchange; and
– Westbound Yen Chow Street West between Sham Mong Road and Lin Cheung Road.- Traffic along westbound Tsing Sha Highway will be diverted to the slip road leading from southbound Lin Cheung Road heading to Cheung Sha Wan;
– Traffic along eastbound Tonkin Street West cannot turn right to southbound Lin Cheung Road heading to Yau Ma Tei;
– Traffic along southbound Lin Cheung Road will be diverted to the slip road leading from southbound Lin Cheung Road to Sham Shui Po near Tonkin Street West;
– Traffic along westbound Tonkin Street West cannot turn left to southbound Lin Cheung Road;
– Traffic along northbound Sham Mong Road cannot turn left to westbound Yen Chow Street West;
– Traffic along southbound Sham Mong Road cannot turn right to westbound Yen Chow Street West; and
– Traffic along westbound Yen Chow Street West cannot turn to the slip road leading to southbound Lin Cheung Road.      – The first lane of westbound Argyle Street between Portland Street and Shanghai Street;
      – The first lane of westbound Argyle Street between Reclamation Street and Tong Mi Road; and
      – The fifth lane of westbound Argyle Street between Shanghai Street and Reclamation Street.
– Westbound Cherry Street between Tong Mi Road and Lin Cheung Road, except the following lanes:
      – The first lane of westbound Cherry Street between Tong Mi Road and Hoi Wang Road; and
      – The third and fourth lanes of westbound Cherry Street between Hoi Wang Road and Cherry Street Underpass.
– Southbound Lin Cheung Road between the Hoi Fai Road roundabout and southbound West Kowloon Highway;
– The slip road leading from southbound Lin Cheung Road to eastbound Central Kowloon Bypass (Yau Ma Tei Section);
– Southbound Hong Lok Street between Argyle Street and Fife Street; and
– Northbound Hoi Wang Road between Hoi Ting Road and Cherry Street.
 
Traffic diversions- Traffic along the first lane of westbound Argyle Street must turn left to southbound Shanghai Street;
– Traffic along southbound Shanghai Street must turn right to the fifth lane of westbound Argyle Street;
– Traffic along the first lane of westbound Argyle Street must turn left to southbound Tong Mi Road;
– Traffic along southbound Tong Mi Road must turn left to eastbound Argyle Street;
– Traffic along northbound Reclamation Street must turn left to the first lane of westbound Argyle Street;
– Traffic along northbound Tong Mi Road must turn left to westbound Cherry Street;
– Traffic along westbound Cherry Street must turn left to southbound Hoi Wang Road;
– Traffic along eastbound Hoi Ting Road cannot turn left to northbound Hoi Wang Road;
– Traffic along westbound Hoi Ting Road cannot turn right to northbound Hoi Wang Road;
– Traffic along northbound Hoi Wang Road must turn left to westbound Hoi Ting Road;
– Traffic along southbound Tai Kok Tsui Road cannot go straight to southbound Hoi Wang Road;
– Traffic along westbound Cherry Street cannot turn to southbound Lin Cheung Road;
– Traffic along westbound Hoi Fai Road cannot turn left to southbound Lin Cheung Road;
– Traffic along the Hoi Fai Road roundabout cannot turn to southbound Lin Cheung Road;
– Traffic along southbound Hong Lok Street must turn right to westbound Fife Street;
– Traffic along southbound Tong Mi Road must turn left to eastbound Bute Street;
– Traffic along eastbound Anchor Street must go straight to eastbound Mong Kok Road; and
– Traffic along southbound Oak Street must turn left to eastbound Anchor Street.- Ashley Road;
– Hankow Road;
– Lock Road;
– Haiphong Road between Canton Road and Lock Road;
– Ichang Street;
– Peking Road between Kowloon Park Drive and Lock Road;
– Middle Road between Kowloon Park Drive and Hankow Road;
– Southbound Nathan Road between Salisbury Road and Middle Road; and
– Middle Road between Nathan Road and Salisbury Road.- Traffic along eastbound Salisbury Road cannot turn left to northbound Hankow Road and northbound Middle Road; and
– Traffic along northbound Kowloon Park Drive cannot turn right to eastbound Peking Road.- Northbound Nathan Road between Austin Road and Argyle Street;
– Eastbound Kimberley Road between Nathan Road and Carnarvon Road;
– Eastbound Austin Road between Pilkem Street and Cox’s Road;
– Westbound Austin Road between Cox’s Road and Nathan Road;
– Hillwood Road;
– Pine Tree Hill Road;
– Tak Shing Street between Nathan Road and Tak Hing Street;
– Tak Hing Street;
– Bowring Street between Pilkem Street and Nathan Road;
– Westbound Jordan Road between Cox’s Road and Pilkem Street;
– Eastbound Jordan Road between Parkes Street and Chi Wo Street;
– Chi Wo Street between Gascoigne Road and Nanking Street;
– Ning Po Street between Parkes Street and Chi Wo Street;
– Mau Lam Street;
– Eastbound Pak Hoi Street between Woosung Street and Nathan Road;
– Westbound Pak Hoi Street between Chi Wo Street and Nathan Road;
– Kansu Street between Nathan Road and Temple Street;
– Westbound Gascoigne Road between Jordan Road and Nathan Road;
– Public Square Street between Nathan Road and Arthur Street;
– Wing Sing Lane between Arthur Street and Nathan Road;
– Man Ming Lane between Nathan Road and Arthur Street;
– Eastbound Waterloo Road between Portland Street and Nathan Road;
– Hamilton Street between Portland Street and Nathan Road;
– Dundas Street between Portland Street and Nathan Road; and
– Changsha Street between Portland Street and Nathan Road.- Traffic along westbound Austin Road must turn right to northbound Cox’s Road;
– Traffic along eastbound Austin Road must turn left to northbound Pilkem Street;
– Traffic along southbound Cox’s Road must turn left to eastbound Austin Road;
– Traffic along northbound Cox’s Road must turn right to eastbound Jordan Road;
– Traffic along northbound Pilkem Street cannot turn right to eastbound Bowring Street;
– Traffic along westbound Jordan Road must turn left to southbound Cox’s Road;
– Traffic along eastbound Jordan Road must turn left to northbound Parkes Street;
– Traffic along northbound Parkes Street cannot turn right to eastbound Ning Po Street;
– Traffic along eastbound Pak Hoi Street must turn right to southbound Woosung Street;
– Traffic along southbound Woosung Street cannot turn left to Pak Hoi Street;
– Traffic along westbound Gascoigne Road must turn left to southbound Cox’s Road;
– Traffic along southbound Queen Elizabeth Hospital Road cannot turn right to westbound Gascoigne Road;
– Traffic along southbound Nathan Road must turn left to eastbound Gascoigne Road;
– Arthur Street between Public Square Street and Wing Sing Lane will be rerouted to one-way southbound;
– Traffic along Arthur Street must turn right to westbound Public Square Street;
– Traffic along southbound Arthur Street cannot turn left to eastbound Wing Sing Lane;
– Traffic along westbound Waterloo Road must turn left to southbound Nathan Road;
– Traffic along eastbound Waterloo Road must turn left to Portland Street;
– Traffic along eastbound Hamilton Street must turn left to northbound Portland Street;
– Traffic along northbound Portland Street cannot turn right to eastbound Hamilton Street;
– Traffic along eastbound Dundas Street must turn left to northbound Portland Street;
– Traffic along northbound Portland Street cannot turn right to eastbound Dundas Street; and
– Traffic along northbound Portland Street cannot turn right to eastbound Changsha Street.-  The on-street parking spaces on Arthur Street between Wing Sing Lane and Public Square Street will be suspended from 0.01am to 10am on January 18.—————- All exits from Lantau Link to southbound Cheung Tsing Highway;
– The slip roads leading from Tsing Yi South Bridge, Kwai Chung Road and Tsuen Wan Road to southbound Tsing Kwai Highway;
– Eastbound carriageways of Tsing Sha Highway between the access road of Cheung Tsing Tunnel and West Kowloon Highway, Stonecutters Bridge and Nam Wan Tunnel;
– The slip road leading from Tsing Yi Hong Wan Road to eastbound Stonecutters Bridge;
– The slip road leading from Container Port Road South to eastbound Tsing Sha Highway (Ngong Shuen Chau Viaduct);
– The slip road from Mei Ching Road leading to southbound West Kowloon Highway, except for vehicles leaving Container Port via Roundabout 6 to Mei Ching Road and Tsing Kwai Highway (New Territories bound);
– The North West Tsing Yi Interchange U-turn slip road leading from eastbound Tsing Yi North Coastal Road to westbound Tsing Yi North Coastal Road; and
– The slip road leading from southbound Cheung Tsing Highway to Tsing Yi Road West.- Traffic from Ma Wan to Kowloon will be diverted via North West Tsing Yi Interchange, Tsing Yi North Coastal Road, Tsing Tsuen Road, Tsuen Wan Road, Kwai Chung Road, Cheung Sha Wan Road and Lai Chi Kok Road;
– Vehicles from Tuen Mun Road and Tai Lam Tunnel intending to use Ting Kau Bridge to reach Hong Kong International Airport, Lantau and Ma Wan will be diverted via Tuen Mun Road, Tsuen Wan Road, Tsuen Tsing Interchange, Tsing Tsuen Road, Tsing Yi North Coastal Road and the slip road leading to Lantau Link before reaching Lantau Link (airport bound);
– Vehicles from Tuen Mun Road and Tai Lam Tunnel intending to use Ting Kau Bridge to reach Kowloon will be diverted via Tuen Mun Road, Tsuen Wan Road, Kwai Chung Road, Cheung Sha Wan Road and Lai Chi Kok Road;
– Vehicles from Tsing Yi South intending to use Tsing Sha Highway to reach Kowloon will be diverted via Tsing Yi Road, Kwai Tsing Road, Kwai Tsing Interchange, Tsuen Wan Road, Kwai Chung Road, Cheung Sha Wan Road and Lai Chi Kok Road; and
– Vehicles from Kwai Chung Container Port intending to use Tsing Sha Highway to reach Kowloon will be diverted via Container Port Road South, Hing Wah Street West and Lai Po Road.