Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Special traffic and transport arrangements for Hong Kong Cyclothon on October 11
Affected road sections to reopen in phases by around 1.15pm
The three major events of the Cyclothon (namely two rides and one road race) will start and finish on Museum Drive in the WKCD. The major road sections covered include Nga Cheung Road, West Kowloon Highway, Cheung Tsing Tunnel, Tsing Ma Bridge, Ting Kau Bridge, Nam Wan Tunnel, Stonecutters Bridge, Eagle’s Nest Tunnel, Sha Tin Heights Tunnel and the Central Kowloon Bypass (Yau Ma Tei Section). Subject to the arrangements and progress of the events, the above road sections will be reopened in phases by around 1.15pm.
Public transport arrangements
Traffic arrangements
Both directions of the Western Harbour Crossing will remain in normal operation. Due to the closure of West Kowloon Highway (Western Harbour Crossing bound), motorists travelling from the New Territories West or Kowloon West to Hong Kong Island will be diverted via the slip road of Lin Cheung Road (northbound) near the Civil Aid Service Headquarters heading for the Western Harbour Crossing. Roads in the WKCD will be temporarily closed from 1am on that day. Bus stops, GMB stops, taxi stands (including taxi pick-up/drop-off points), fleet taxi stopping places and private carparks within the WKCD will be suspended until the roads reopen at around 1.15pm. Members of the public heading for the WKCD are advised to use public transport services in the vicinity (such as railway, franchised bus, GMB and “water taxi” “Central – West Kowloon” route services).
Avoid driving to affected areas
The TD appeals to the public to pay attention to the temporary road closures and public transport service adjustments on that day. Due to extensive road closures, the TD anticipates that Kowloon bound traffic on the Lantau Link, Kowloon bound traffic on Tsuen Wan Road, Kowloon Station bound traffic on Jordan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui bound traffic on Ferry Street, Jordan bound traffic on Hoi Wang Road, Lin Cheung Road, Gascoigne Road flyover, East Kowloon Corridor, Kai Tak Tunnel, Lung Cheung Road and Ching Cheung Road will be more significantly congested compared to past Sundays. Motorists are advised to avoid driving to the affected areas and, in case of traffic congestion, exercise patience, drive with care and follow the instructions of the Police on-site.
Plan journeys early
The TD and the Police will closely monitor the traffic situation. Other temporary road and traffic control measures, including adjusting the extent of road closures and alteration or suspension of public transport services, may be implemented by the Police at short notice depending on the actual traffic conditions. Members of the public and visitors should heed the latest traffic news via the TD’s website (www.td.gov.hkIssued at HKT 16:00
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