Unique traffic and transportation plans for Kai Tak Sports Park performances on August 15 to 17, 19 and 20
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The Transport Department (TD) today (August 13) stated that, to help with the holding of shows at the Kai Tak Sports Park (KTSP) on the nights of August 15 to 17, 19 and 20, unique traffic and transportation plans will be executed to offer benefit for viewers to take a trip to and from the KTSP. Concertgoers from the Mainland are advised to acquire tickets ahead of time, prepare their journeys early and utilize the MTR or cross-boundary coach services.
Throughout the occasion duration, as the traffic in the area of the KTSP is anticipated to be heavy, concertgoers must choose public transportation and prevent driving or taking personal automobiles (consisting of cross-boundary personal cars and trucks).
The TD has actually co-ordinated with regional and cross-boundary public transportation operators to reinforce their services throughout dispersal. The MTR will boost the period in between trains of the Tuen Ma Line (TML). Franchised bus business will offer an overall of 11 unique bus paths at the Sung Wong Toi Road Pick-up/Drop-off Area (PUDOA) to Lok Ma Chau (San Tin) Public Transport Interchange (PTI), the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) Hong Kong Port and Airport, and significant districts throughout the area.
In addition, the KTSP will set up cross-boundary coach services throughout dispersal to assist in visitors’ go back to the Mainland by means of the Lok Ma Chau/Huanggang (LMC/HG) Port, the HZMB and the Shenzhen Bay Port. Guests need to buy tickets beforehand. On-site ticket sales will not be readily available throughout dispersal. They must describe the operators’ site (Eternal East Bus: www.myeebus.com/eebusfans; CTG Bus: m.hkctgbus.com/#/layout/home) for the most recent ticket info.
For taxi services, the Kai Tak Stadium Taxi PUDOA will be open for taxi pick-up and drop-off. The Sung Wong Toi Road PUDOA will be open for taxi drop-off just throughout admission (4pm to 7.30 pm) and suspended for taxi pick-up/drop-off throughout dispersal. The anticipated waiting time will be longer amidst the outflux of viewers, and guests’ perseverance is valued.
Concertgoers who prepare to go back to the Mainland on the very same day after the show ought to pay unique attention that, if they utilize the Lo Wu Control Point, they must capture the last pertinent MTR TML train leaving from Sung Wong Toi Station at 10.59 pm and Kai Tak Station at 11.01 pm, followed by interchanging at Tai Wai Station on the East Rail Line (ERL) to Lo Wu Station. Visitors must prepare their journeys ahead and come to the station platform beforehand.
Tourists who select LMC/HG Port (running 24 hours everyday) might likewise take the ERL to Sheung Shui Station and after that KMB path No. 276B or N73, or take the unique bus path No. SP12 straight at the Sung Wong Toi Road PUDOA to the Lok Ma Chau (San Tin) PTI, and transfer to the LMC-HG cross-boundary shuttle (Yellow Bus) for their journey to the Mainland.
A spokesperson for the TD stated that, as a great deal of tourists might utilize the LMC/HG Port after the show, and football matches will likewise be held at Hong Kong Stadium on the nights of August 19 and 20, the Port is anticipated to be really hectic. Visitors’ perseverance is valued. To guarantee the smooth operation of public transportation services, committed public transportation lanes will be set up at the LMC/HG Port after midnight throughout the occasion duration when required for the smooth operation of the Yellow Bus and cross-boundary coach services along with reliable dispersal of a great deal of cross-boundary tourists. Other cross-boundary personal cars and trucks and their travelers are anticipated to have a longer clearance time. The TD has actually guided operators to reserve standby lorries and workforce to satisfy travelers’ need.
Viewers are recommended to observe the real-time details through the on-site broadcast and the “Easy Leave” platform (easyleave.police.gov.hk) along with the most recent traffic news through the TD’s site (www.td.gov.hk), the “HKeMobility” mobile application and radio and tv broadcasts.