Causeway Bay parade on 14-15 November: special traffic and transport arrangements
Hong Kong authorities announced road closures and transport changes for a parade in Causeway Bay on 14 and 15 November. Roads will close from 5:30pm on 14 November and from 2:15pm on 15 November, with bus and minibus diversions.
Hong Kong authorities have announced special traffic and transport arrangements for a parade in Causeway Bay on 14 and 15 November, according to a government press release on 10 November.
On 14 November, from 5:30pm to about 11:59pm, several roads will be temporarily closed in stages with traffic diversions, the release said. A taxi stand near Lucky Plaza on Yun Ping Road will be suspended from 6:00pm to about 11:59pm.
On 15 November, from 2:15pm to about 4:30pm, the following roads will be temporarily closed with traffic diversions: Tung Kok Road; Lee Garden Street; a section of Kingston Street (westbound) between Paterson Street and Gloucester Road; and a section of Paterson Street between Kingston Street and Lee Garden Street.
Police may further temporarily close roads near Victoria Park in Causeway Bay, including Tong Street, Cleveland Street, Kingston Street (eastbound), Gloucester Road and the Morrison Street flyover, depending on crowd and traffic conditions, the release added. Car parks within the closed road areas will be suspended, and illegally parked vehicles in affected areas will be towed without prior notice.
For public transport, Citybus routes 2, 18, 99, A11 and cross-harbour routes 102, 106, 307 will be diverted, with bus stops in affected areas suspended or relocated. Island minibus route 25 will be diverted, with its Paterson Street terminus moved to opposite St Paul's School on Causeway Bay Road. Public minibus stops on Tong Street and Paterson Street, and taxi and cross-harbour taxi stands on Paterson Street, will be suspended from 2:15pm to about 4:30pm on 15 November, or until crowds disperse and roads reopen.
The authorities urged the public to use public transport to avoid congestion and delays. During the event, the Transport Department and police will monitor traffic. Police may adjust arrangements based on crowd and traffic conditions. The public should check the Transport Department website, the 'Hong Kong Walk' mobile app, or public transport operators for updates.