Special traffic and transport arrangements for emergency incident in Quarry Bay
The Transport Department (TD) today (September 20) said that, due to an emergency incident, special traffic and transport arrangements will be implemented in the vicinity of Pan Hoi Street, Quarry Bay. Members of the public are urged to stay alert to the latest traffic news before travelling, plan ahead their journeys and reserve sufficient travelling time. They should review travelling needs according to the situation and avoid unnecessary travel to affected areas.
Road closures
The following road sections remain closed to all traffic. Motorists are advised to take heed of temporary traffic signs, use alternative routes and follow the instructions of the Police on site:
All lanes of Pan Hoi Street between King's Road and Westlands Road;
All lanes of King's Road (Chai Wan bound) between Man Hong Street and Westlands Road; and
All lanes of King's Road (Causeway Bay bound) between Yau Man Street and Finnie Street.
The TD anticipates that the traffic in the vicinities of Sai Wan Ho, Tai Koo Shing and North Point will be busier. Motorists are advised to avoid driving to affected areas.
Public transport arrangements
In view of the full closure of both bounds of a section of King's Road in Quarry Bay, a total of 21 franchised bus daytime routes will be affected, which will be diverted mostly to Island Eastern Corridor:
Cross-harbour route Nos. 102, 106, 116, 606, 606A, 608, 613 and 682 (both bounds);
Citybus route Nos. 2, 2A, 8H, 18X, 33X, 77, 81, 82, 85, 99, 722 and A12 (both bounds); and
Citybus route No. 82X (Chai Wan bound).
Franchised bus operators will gradually display notices at the bus stops to inform passengers. Passengers should take note of the arrangements of diversion and cancellation of bus stops, and may refer to the website or mobile application of bus operators for the latest service details of individual routes.
Regarding the tramways, services between Shau Kei Wan and Kennedy Town, Sheung Wan and Happy Valley (both bounds) will be suspended, while the remaining routes will provide normal or temporary services.
The MTR Island Line and Tseung Kwan O Line trains will remain normal service. MTR will closely monitor passenger demand and enhance service of the Island Line if necessary. Entrances/exits A and B of Quarry Bay Station will be temporarily closed.
The TD has been steering and coordinating operators to gear up for response and service arrangements, with a view to minimising the impact to the daily commute of passengers. Members of the public should stay alert to the latest traffic news through radio and TV broadcasts, the TD's website (www.td.gov.hk) and the HKeMobility mobile application before their journeys.
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Appointments to Construction Industry Council announced
The Government today (January 16) announced the reappointment of Professor Thomas Ho On-sing as the chairperson of the Construction Industry Council (CIC) for a one-year term, the appointment of six new non-official members, and the reappointment of 10 incumbent non-official members for a two-year term. These appointments, made by the Secretary for Development in accordance with Section 9 of the Construction Industry Council Ordinance (Cap. 587), are published in the Government Gazette today and will take effect from February 1, 2026.
Professor Thomas Ho On-sing, Photo source: FB of Construction Industry Council
The new non-official members are Mr Chau Sze-kit, Mr Paul Lau Siu-wing, Mr Robin Leung Chi-tim, Dr Lo Wai-kwok, Mr Wong Po-cheung, and Mr Yu Wai-wai. The reappointed non-official members are Mr Marvin Chen, Professor Jack Cheng Chin-pang, Mr Victor Cheung Chi-kong, Mr Danny Hung Cheung-shew, Mr Clarence Leung Wai-kin, Mr Simon Liu Sing-pang, Mr Kevin Ma Hok-ming, Mr Lawrence Ng San-wa, Mr Edwin Tong Ka-hung, and Mr Emil Yu Chen-on.
A spokesman for the Development Bureau said, "We welcome the new members and look forward to working closely with the CIC for the continuous development of the construction industry. We also thank the six outgoing members, namely Mr Thomas Ho Kwok-kwan, Mr Kan Jun, Mr Kwok Hing-wun, Mr Ricky Leung Wing-kee, Mr Tse Wang-yu, and Mr Andrew Young Meng-cheung, for their contributions to the CIC and the construction industry."
The CIC is a statutory body established in February 2007 with the mission to forge consensus on long-term strategic issues concerning the construction industry, convey the needs and aspirations of the industry to the Government, and provide a channel for the Government to solicit advice on all construction-related matters. It also collaborates with the industry to launch various training and caring schemes for industry practitioners, including its work in enhancing construction site safety and strengthening training to address the manpower needs.
Membership of the CIC as from February 1, 2026, will be as follows:
Chairperson
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Professor Thomas Ho On-sing
Members
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Professor Albert Chan Ping-chuen
Mr Chau Sze-kit
Mr Marvin Chen
Professor Jack Cheng Chin-pang
Mr Victor Cheung Chi-kong
Mr Danny Hung Cheung-shew
Mr Paul Lau Siu-wing
Mr Dominic Law Tik-ko
Mr Robin Leung Chi-tim
Mr Clarence Leung Wai-kin
Mr Simon Liu Sing-pang
Dr Lo Wai-kwok
Mr Kevin Ma Hok-ming
Mr Mow Tai-hing
Mr Lawrence Ng San-wa
Professor Alfred Sit Wing-hang
Mr Edwin Tong Ka-hung
Mr Wong Po-cheung
Mr Rex Wong Siu-han
Mr Emil Yu Chen-on
Mr Yu Wai-wai
Permanent Secretary for Development (Works)
Permanent Secretary for Housing
Director of Buildings
