Crowd management and traffic arrangements during Halloween in Lan Kwai Fong
Police will implement crowd control measures and special traffic arrangements in Lan Kwai Fong from October 30 to November 1 to facilitate members of the public to celebrate the Halloween.
A Police spokesman urged members of the public to refrain from bringing or discharging aerosol spray in the vicinity as it may be hazardous to people nearby.
The spokesman said as large crowds are expected in the area on that day, Police would implement, if necessary, a queuing system and road closure for public safety and order.
When the queuing system is implemented, people wishing to enter the Lan Kwai Fong area will be directed to queue up along Wellington Street. When the queue extends further, people will be directed to enter Stanley Street, leading up to Cochrane Street. Depending on the build up of crowds emerging from the Central MTR exits, the queue may have to be extended using the pavements of Queen's Road Central, Theatre Lane and Des Voeux Road Central.
"As large numbers of people are expected, those wishing to enter the Lan Kwai Fong area may have to wait to gain access," the spokesman said.
Those with restaurant bookings are advised to arrive at their venues as early as they have to join the queue once the queuing system is implemented.
Parents are advised not to bring small children into the area.
"Crowd management measures are designed and implemented to create a safe environment in which the public can have a safe and pleasant time," the spokesman said.
Participants are urged to follow the directions of Police officers and be cooperative to maintain a safe environment.
Special traffic arrangements to be implemented are as follows:
Pedestrianisation
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The special pedestrian precinct will be implemented in the section of D'Aguilar Street between Wyndham Street and Wellington Street, Lan Kwai Fong and Wo On Lane from 6 pm and 4 am each evening on October 30 and 31, finishing on November 1 morning.
Road Closure
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The following special traffic arrangements will be implemented from 6 pm onwards during October 30 to 31:
Phase I - Normal traffic flow.
Phase II - A section of Wellington Street between Wyndham Street and D'Aguilar Street will be closed.
Phase III - When the whole of D'Aguilar Street becomes congested with people, the crowds will be directed to queue up along the leftmost lane of Wellington Street from D'Aguilar Street to Pottinger Street, Stanley Street and Queen's Road Central; the whole of D'Aguilar Street will be closed.
Phase IV (dispersal) - A section of Wyndham Street from Glenealy to Queen's Road Central will be closed.
Suspension of on-street parking, GMB stand and bus stop
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The motorcycle parking spaces at Wellington Street between Wyndham Street and D'Aguilar Street and On Lan Street will be suspended between 6 pm and 6 am from October 30 to November 1.
The Green Mini-bus stand at Wellington Street between Wyndham Street and D'Aguilar Street will also be suspended from 6 pm to 6 am each evening from October 30 to November 1.
All bus stops at D'Aguilar Street between Queen's Road Central and Wellington Street will be suspended from 6 pm to 6 am each evening during October 30 to November 1.
All vehicles parked illegally will be towed away without prior notice.
Police Report No. 9
Issued by PPRB
End/Saturday, October 28, 2006