The Hong Kong Police Force announced on October 21 that crowd safety management measures and special traffic arrangements will be implemented in the North District to facilitate the staging of the Link Hong Kong Open 2026, which runs from October 22 to 25 at Fanling Golf Course.
Crowd safety management at Fanling Golf Course
With a large turnout expected, the police will introduce crowd safety management measures in and around the Fanling Golf Course area as needed to maintain public order and public safety. Members of the public are advised to remain patient and considerate, follow the instructions of officers on site, and pay attention to directional signs and public announcements.
Temporary traffic arrangements (October 22–25, when Fan Kam Road is congested)
Temporary traffic arrangements will be implemented from October 22 to 25 whenever traffic on Fan Kam Road becomes congested.
Morning measures
- Vehicles on Fanling Highway (westbound) will not be allowed to enter Fan Kam Road (southbound) via Tai Tau Leng Roundabout.
- Vehicles on Po Shek Wu Road (southbound) will not be allowed to enter Fan Kam Road (southbound) via Tai Tau Leng Roundabout.
- Vehicles on Castle Peak Road (Kwu Tung Section) (eastbound) will be prohibited from right-turning into Fan Kam Road (southbound).
- Vehicles on Po Kin Road (westbound) will be prohibited from left-turning into Fan Kam Road (southbound).
- Vehicles on Fan Kam Road (northbound) will be prohibited from right-turning into Po Kin Road (eastbound).
Affected vehicles will be diverted via Tai Tau Leng Roundabout, Fanling Highway (westbound), Pak Shek Au Roundabout, Fanling Highway (eastbound), and back to Tai Tau Leng Roundabout before proceeding to Fan Kam Road (southbound).
Afternoon measure
Northbound traffic on Fan Kam Road heading towards Tai Tau Leng Roundabout will be diverted via Po Kin Road (eastbound).
- The above arrangements will not apply to police vehicles, emergency vehicles, franchised buses, green minibuses, taxis, dedicated vehicles arranged by the organizer, and vehicles permitted by police on site.
Shuttle bus services and travel advice
To help spectators travel to Fanling Golf Course, the organizer will operate shuttle bus services between the Hong Kong Golf Club in Fanling, Sheung Shui Station, and designated pick-up points in urban areas from October 22 to 25. Shuttle pick-up and drop-off points will be located at the general lay-bys on Po Kin Road (westbound) near Fan Kam Road. Spectators are advised to check the organizer's website for service details.
The public is encouraged to use public transport or the shuttle services when travelling to the area during the event. Motorists are advised to avoid the affected roads to help keep traffic moving smoothly. Police will implement and adjust the special arrangements subject to prevailing traffic and crowd conditions.
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