Special traffic arrangements on Lok Ma Chau and Shenzhen Bay Boundary Control Point during Lunar New Year period
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In response to the special boundary-crossing arrangements between February 9 and 13 as earlier announced by the Government, Police today (February 8) reminds motorists that special traffic arrangements on Lok Ma Chau and Shenzhen Bay Boundary Control Point will be implemented during the above period, to facilitate members of the public and tourists.
Depending on traffic conditions, the following special traffic arrangements will be implemented by phases:
Lok Ma Chau Boundary Control Point
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Phase I
All vehicles will use the existing driving routes to enter the boundary control point.
Phase II
– The traffic arrangements for cross-boundary private cars and goods vehicles remain unchanged, they will continue to enter the boundary control point through the Passenger Vehicles Lanes via San Tin Interchange or the Goods Vehicles Lanes respectively;
– Public transport vehicles including cross-boundary buses, minibuses and taxis will use the Goods Vehicles Lanes on eastbound San Tin Highway or westbound Fanling Highway to enter the goods vehicle holding area via San Sham Road;
– Lok Ma Chau – Huanggang Cross-boundary shuttle buses will enter Castle Peak Road after leaving Lok Ma Chau Public Transport Interchange, and will be instructed to turn right to the Goods Vehicles lanes of San Sham Road to enter the goods vehicle holding area; and
– Vehicles in the goods vehicle holding area will be instructed to proceed to their respective drop-off areas.
Phase III
– In addition to the traffic arrangements implemented in Phase II, cross-boundary private cars will be instructed to enter the designated waiting area; and
– Vehicles in the designated waiting area will be instructed to proceed to the clearance area for departure procedures.
Shenzhen Bay Boundary Control Point
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Phase I
All vehicles will use the existing driving routes to enter the boundary control point.
Phase II
– The traffic arrangements for goods vehicles remain unchanged, they will continue to enter the holding area awaiting clearance through the Goods Vehicles Lanes;
– Public transport vehicles, including cross-boundary buses, franchised buses, minibuses and taxis will continue to enter the boundary control point through the Passenger Vehicles Lanes as usual; and
– Cross-boundary private cars must keep left on the Shenzhen Bay Bridge and then enter the designated waiting area through the Goods Vehicles Lanes. Private cars will queue up and await further instructions to proceed to the clearance area for departure procedures.
Police will continue traffic enforcement action during the Lunar New Year period. Motorists are advised to exercise tolerance and patience and take heed of instructions of the Police on site.