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Written by: Huang Yongyu
2019-12-30 15:02
Last updated: 2019-12-30 15:02Tomorrow (31st) is New Year's Eve. The Transport Department said today that from 2pm tomorrow, Central, Wan Chai North and Causeway Bay will implement road closures and traffic diversions in stages in response to the flow of people. In addition, except for the MTR Airport Express Line, Disney Line and East Rail Line between Luohu Station and Lok Ma Chau Station, all other routes will provide overnight services.
Apart from Central, Wan Chai North and Causeway Bay, the Transport Department stated that special road closure measures were also set up around Victoria Park to facilitate the holding of trade shows. In addition, the MTR Hong Kong Island Line, Kwun Tong Line, Tsuen Wan Line, Tseung Kwan O Line, Tung Chung Line, East Rail Line (except to Lo Wu and Lok Ma Chau), Ma On Shan Line, West Rail Line, South Island Line and Light Rail Line 505, 507 , 610, 614P, 615P, 706 and 751 will provide overnight services tomorrow.
The Transport Department stated that some bus and green minibus routes will also strengthen or extend service hours. In addition, trams, pedestrian lifts from Central to Mid-levels, and ferries to Central and Tsim Sha Tsui will also extend service hours.
The Transport Department said today that roads in Central, Wan Chai North and Causeway Bay will be closed in response to traffic flow starting at 2 pm tomorrow. (Profile picture)
The Transport Department urges the public to use public transport as far as possible to avoid driving to busy areas. If driving is necessary, drivers should be careful and patient, and be aware that on-street parking spaces will be temporarily cancelled due to road closures and diversion arrangements.
The Transport Department also stated that a large number of passengers are expected to use public transport services to transit through land border control points during the holidays, reminding transit passengers to plan their trips in advance and consider transiting during off-peak hours.
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