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Written by: Chen Jingqi
2019-12-24 16:56
Last updated: 2019-12-24 23:00The anti-revision legislation has been in dispute for a long time. Some netizens originally planned to hold a "Frost Night Countdown Parade" in Tsim Sha Tsui at 8 pm on Christmas Eve (24th). Although a notice of no objection was issued by the police, the procession route and time were changed Therefore, the procession sponsor eventually canceled the procession.
Police said that many citizens are expected to go out to celebrate tonight and urge the public to pay attention to traffic diversions and road closure arrangements. From 5 pm, the Kowloon District will be closed to the north-south line of Kowloon Park Drive in Tsim Sha Tsui, but other roads in Tsim Sha Tsui will not be closed. At the same time, it also means that in the event of a large-scale crowd gathering or sudden accident, the risks to public safety and public order will be assessed in a timely manner, and temporary traffic diversion or road closure measures will be implemented.
As of 10 pm, MTR announced that in response to emergencies, MTR Tsim Sha Tsui and Mong Kok stations were temporarily closed.
[22:56] According to the MTR, in response to emergencies outside Tsim Sha Tsui Station, in order to ensure the safety of passengers, MTR staff and the railway operation, Tsim Sha Tsui Station was temporarily closed, and trains on the Tsuen Wan Line stopped at Tsim Sha Tsui Station.
[22:49] MTR stated that in response to the emergency situation outside Mong Kok Station and arson at entrances and exits, in order to ensure the safety of passengers, MTR staff and railway operations, Mong Kok Station was temporarily closed, and trains on the Tsuen Wan Line and Kwun Tong Line kept at Mong Kok Station. .
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On December 24, demonstrators erected roadblocks in Mong Kok and traffic on the scene was paralyzed. (Photo by Liang Huanmin)
[21:56] A large number of demonstrators erected roadblocks and blocked roads with debris in Argyle Street, Mong Kok. At present, the lanes on Portland Street in Argyle Street have been blocked.
[21:25] KMB stated that due to the latest traffic conditions in Tsim Sha Tsui and Mong Kok districts, the bus routes of KMB passing through the relevant areas may be delayed, and may be adjusted according to actual conditions, including stopping services or making diversion arrangements at halfway stations .
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MTR staff members are stationed at the entrance of MTR Mong Kok Station and are preparing to close the gates. (Photo by Yuan Yan)
[20:58] Traffic at the junction of Nathan Road and Salisbury Road is very congested. Vehicles and demonstrators crossing the road are crowded on the road. Police officers at the scene try to direct the traffic.
[20:47] Some entrances and exits of MTR Mong Kok Station have been closed.
[20:43] A number of staff were present at Exit C4 of MTR Mong Kok Station and it was suspected that the gates would be closed.
Anti-revision demonstrations continued for a long time. Some netizens originally planned to launch a "Frosty Night Countdown Parade" in Tsim Sha Tsui tonight. Although the police issued a notice of no objection, the procession route and time were changed, and the promoters finally announced the cancellation. (Photo by Zhang Jiamin)
[16:36] Police said that the Kowloon North District will close the north-south line of Kowloon Park Drive in Tsim Sha Tsui from 5 pm.
On Hong Kong Island, Lan Kwai Fong will implement crowd control. The police will also implement the following road closure measures in phases today and tomorrow (24 and 25):
The first stage (2pm on December 24th to 6am the next day)
-Stanley Street between Wyndham Street and Wellington Street;
-Lan Kwai Fong;
-Wing Wah Lane;
-He'anli;
-Wellington Street between Wyndham Street and Court Street; and-On Lan Street.
Phase II (from any time after 6 pm on December 24)
-D'Aguilar Street between Queen's Road Central and Stanley Street;
-Wyndham Street between Glenealy and Queen's Road Central;
-Stanley Street between D'Aguilar Street and Court Street;
-Lower Albert Road between Garden Road and Ice House Street;
-Upper Albert Road between Upper Albert Road and Lower Albert Road; and-Queen's Road Central between Pedder Street and Pudian Street.
After the traffic diversions are completed, the police will instruct the crowds to wait along Wellington Street, Old Street, Stanley Street, D'Aguilar Street and Queen's Road Central. Vehicles will be banned throughout D'Aguilar Street.
C. Suspension of on-street parking spaces
All on-street parking spaces on the following roads will be temporarily suspended from 2 pm on December 24 to 6 am the following day:
-Stanley Street near D'Aguilar Street;
-Wyndham Street between Arbino Road and D'Aguilar Street; and-On Lan Street.
(II) Queen's Square
The following roads will be closed from 8 pm on December 24 to 11:59 pm on December 26 and will be designated as pedestrian zones:
-Chater Road between Pedder Street and Jackson Road; and-Ice House Street between Des Voeux Road Central and Connaught Road Central.
(3) Garden Road
Religious gatherings will be held at St. Joseph's Church, Garden Road. To facilitate the participants to leave after the meeting, the police will set the Garden Road between Kennedy Road and Madame May Trail between 01:00 and 1:00 on December 24 The right lane is used as a pedestrian passage, and vehicles are prohibited.
(D) Victoria Park
A. Pedestrian zone
The following roads will be designated as pedestrian zones from 4 pm to 11:59 pm on December 24, and from 12 noon to 11:59 pm on December 25:
-Lockhart Road east of Cannon Street;
-East Point Road; and-George Georgia Street, west of Paterson Street.
B. Road closure and diversion measures
Depending on the situation, the police may implement the following traffic measures in Causeway Bay until the crowds dissipate:
-The northbound Gloucester Road slip road between Kingston Street and Gloucester Road slip road southbound will be closed;
-Southbound Gloucester Road between Victoria Park Road flyover ramp and Causeway Road will be closed;
-Sugar Street will be closed;
-Vehicles travelling along Victoria Park Road flyover will be diverted to westbound Gloucester Road;
-Traffic along eastbound Yee Wo Street will not be allowed to enter Sugar Street;
-Northbound Gloucester Road between Causeway Road and Kingston Street will be closed, except for vehicles entering the northbound lane from Tai Hang Road flyover;
-Keely Street will be closed;
-Paterson Street between Kingston Street and Gregorge Street will be closed;
-Westbound Kingston Street between Gloucester Road northbound and Paterson Street will be closed;
-Traffic along Paterson Street southbound will be diverted to eastbound Kingston Street;
-Vehicles along southbound Caning Street will be diverted to eastbound Kingston Street; and-if necessary, Paterson Street, Kingston Street and Caning Street will be closed for a short time.
C. Parking lot suspension
To cope with the industry exhibition held in Victoria Park, the public parking lot at Hing Fat Street will be temporarily suspended from 9 am to 8.59 pm daily until December 30; and from December 9 to 8 am the following day Suspended at 59 minutes, except for disabled parking spaces.
[16:30] KMB stated that due to the closure of the Tsim Sha Tsui area from 5:00 pm, the route of KMB's route through Tsim Sha Tsui may be delayed and may be adjusted according to actual conditions, including the suspension of service at halfway stations Or make a diversion.
The following routes will be diverted from 5 pm until the roads are unsealed:
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Change to China Hong Kong City as the circulation point and go to Jiandong East Non-stop Xingang Center to Mody Road to Haili Non-stop Mody Road to Kowloon Park Drive
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Change to Tsim Sha Tsui Wharf as the circulation point and continue to Kowloon Station. Kowloon Park Drive to Kowloon Station to Lam Tin Non-stop Kowloon Station to Xingang Center. Stop at Tsim Sha Tsui Wharf Station 5A.
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Head for West Kowloon Station to Nathan Road near Jordan Road and turn right onto Jordan Road to West Kowloon Station
Non-stop Decheng Street to Austin Station
Towards Tai Po is normal
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Take Kowloon Station to Nathan Road near Jordan Road, turn right onto Jordan Road to Kowloon Station
Non-stop Tak Shing Street to Austin Road West Stations
Towards Shatin
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Head for Kowloon Station to Jordan Road near Nathan Road. Go straight to Jordan Road to Kowloon Station
Non-stop Decheng Street to Austin Station
Heading towards Tseung Kwan O is normal
The netizens originally planned to start at 8pm tonight at Tsim Sha Tsui Clock Tower, passing through Salisbury Road eastbound, Tsim Sha Tsui Centre Mody Lane and Salisbury Road westbound, and dispersed on Nathan Road by themselves. Although the police issued a notice of no objection to the procession, the time of the procession was changed from 6 pm to 10 pm, and the route was changed from Salisbury Garden to Hung Hom Sports Centre. Parade.
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