The Transport Department (TD) today (Dec. 30) reminded the public to take note of the special traffic and transport arrangements to be implemented for New Year's Eve (Dec. 31) to facilitate holiday celebrations as follows:
Road closures will be implemented from 2 pm tomorrow to 5 am the following day in the vicinity of Lan Kwai Fong in Central.
As for public transport arrangements, the following service adjustments will be implemented on Friday:
(i) Eight MTR railway lines (other than Disneyland Resort Line and Airport Express) will enhance their service frequency tomorrow afternoon and extend their operating hours for an hour. All Light Rail routes will also extend their operating hours for an hour tomorrow;
(ii) Some bus and green minibus routes will be adjusted, enhanced or will extend their operating hours. Special bus services will be provided tomorrow and on January 1, 2022;
(iii) The operating hours of tram services will be extended to 2.30 am the following day;
(iv) The operating hours of Central to Mid-Levels Escalator and Walkway System will be extended to 3 am the following day; and
(v) Ferry service between Central and Tsim Sha Tsui will be extended to 1 am the following day. For the ferry service between Central and Peng Chau, one additional sailing to Central and one additional sailing to Peng Chau will be operated at 1 am and 1.45 am on January 1, 2022 respectively.
The TD advised the public to make use of public transport and avoid driving to busy areas. If driving is necessary, motorists are advised to drive with care and patience and should be aware that on-street parking spaces will be suspended due to road closure arrangements.
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