Unique traffic plans for race conference in Happy Valley
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Unique traffic plans will be carried out in Happy Valley today (October 8). The plans will last till the crowds have actually distributed after the race conference.
A. Traffic plans before the beginning of the very first race
The following roadway closure and traffic diversions will be carried out from 50 minutes before the start of the very first race for day racing, or from 6pm onwards for night racing:
1. Roadway closure
Southbound Wong Nai Chung Road in between Queen’s Road East and the up-ramp outside the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) will be closed, other than for automobiles heading for Aberdeen Tunnel.
2. Traffic diversions
– Southbound Wong Nai Chung Road in between Village Road and the up-ramp outside the HKJC will be re-routed one method northbound;
– Traffic along eastbound Queen’s Road East heading for Wan Chai and Happy Valley will be diverted to turn delegated Morrison Hill Road;
– Traffic along southbound Morrison Hill Road heading for Happy Valley will be diverted by means of Sports Road and Wong Nai Chung Road;
– Traffic along Queen’s Road East can not turn best to Wong Nai Chung Road, other than for cars heading for Aberdeen Tunnel;
– Traffic from Cross Harbour Tunnel heading for Queen’s Road East will be diverted through the down-ramp leading from southbound Canal Road flyover to Morrison Hill Road to turn right at the junction of Wong Nai Chung Road and Queen’s Road East; and
– Traffic from Cross Harbour Tunnel heading for Happy Valley or Racecourse will be diverted through the down-ramp leading from southbound Canal Road flyover to Canal Road East, southbound Morrison Hill Road, Sports Road and Wong Nai Chung Road.
B. Traffic plans before the conclusion of race conference
The following roadway closure and traffic diversions will be carried out from about 35 minutes before the start of the last race:
1. Roadway closure
– The up-ramp on Wong Nai Chung Road outside the HKJC resulting in Aberdeen Tunnel;
– Southbound Wong Nai Chung Road in between Queen’s Road East and the up-ramp causing Aberdeen Tunnel;
– Southbound Wong Nai Chung Road in between Village Road and the general public Stands of the HKJC;
– Westbound Leighton Road in between Wong Nai Chung Road and Canal Road East; and
– Southbound Morrison Hill Road in between Leighton Road and Queen’s Road East.
In addition, southbound Wong Nai Chung Road in between the up-ramp causing Aberdeen Tunnel and the general public Stands of the HKJC will be closed from about 10 minutes before the start of the last race.
2. Traffic diversions
– Eastbound Queen’s Road East at its junction with Morrison Hill Road will be decreased to one-lane traffic heading for northbound Canal Road flyover;
– Traffic from Cross Harbour Tunnel heading for Wan Chai will be diverted through the down-ramp leading from southbound Canal Road flyover to Canal Road East, U-turn slip roadway below Canal Road flyover, Canal Road West and Hennessy Road;
– Traffic from Cross Harbour Tunnel heading for Happy Valley will be diverted by means of the down-ramp leading from southbound Canal Road flyover to Canal Road East, eastbound Leighton Road and Wong Nai Chung Road;
– Traffic along southbound Morrison Hill Road will be diverted to turn delegated eastbound Leighton Road;
– Traffic along southbound Morrison Hill Road heading for Happy Valley will be diverted through eastbound Leighton Road and Wong Nai Chung Road; and
– Traffic along westbound Leighton Road will be diverted to Wong Nai Chung Road.
C. Learner motorists restriction
Student motorists will be restricted to turn left from Caroline Hill Road to Leighton Road in between one and a half hours before the start of the very first race and one hour after the last race. In addition, student motorists will be restricted from accessing the following roadways within the above time period:
– Shan Kwong Road in between Yik Yam Street and Wong Nai Chung Road;
– Village Road in between its upper and lower junctions with Shan Kwong Road;
– Percival Street in between Hennessy Road and Leighton Road;
– Canal Road East; and
– The service roadway leading from Gloucester Road to Canal Road flyover.
D. Suspension of parking areas
Parking areas on southbound Wong Nai Chung Road in between Sports Road and Blue Pool Road will be suspended from 11am to 7pm for day racing, and from 5pm to 11.59 pm for night racing respectively.
All automobiles parked unlawfully throughout the application of the above unique traffic plans will be pulled away without previous caution, and might undergo several ticketing.
Real application of roadway closure and traffic diversion will be made by the Police at the time depending upon traffic conditions in the locations. Vehicle drivers must work out tolerance and perseverance, and follow the guidelines of Police on website.