TD urges public to heed latest road traffic and public transport arrangements before travelling tomorrow morning
The Transport Department (TD) said tonight (November 26) that, due to the No. 5 alarm fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, a number of road sections remained closed. The public should heed the latest traffic and transport arrangements before travelling tomorrow morning (November 27), plan ahead their journeys and reserve sufficient time.
All lanes of the section of Tai Po Road - Yuen Chau Tsai (both bounds) between Nam Wan Road and Tolo Highway; the only lane of the slip roads leading from Tolo Highway (both bounds) to Tai Po Road - Yuen Chau Tsai; all lanes of Kwong Wang Street (both bounds); and all lanes of the section of Yuen Shin Road (Ting Kok Road bound) between Tolo Highway and Tai Po Tai Wo Road were still closed to all traffic. Motorists should opt for other roads.
As for public transport, about 40 daytime and overnight bus routes travelling these road sections were affected and diverted. The public should refer to the bus companies' website or mobile application for the latest information on the routes, and use railway services as far as possible.
A spokesman for the TD said that, under the co-ordination of the Emergency Monitoring and Support Centre, the TD has been working in concert with departments concerned to closely monitor the fire. Subject to the progress of the operation, the road traffic and public transport services, such as franchised buses, in the vicinity may be affected tomorrow. The public should heed the latest traffic and transport arrangements before travelling, plan ahead and reserve sufficient journey time.
The TD has been steering public transport operators to maintain preparedness and response, with a view to minimising the impact to the commute of passengers. The operation of the TD's Emergency Transport Co-ordination Centre has been escalated and it will continue to operate round the clock to closely monitor the traffic and public transport conditions in the district. The Area Traffic Control Centre will adjust the timing of on-street traffic signals as needed to alleviate traffic congestion. The public should heed the latest traffic news through radio and television broadcasts, and the HKeMobility mobile application.
ExCo Non-official Members congratulate successful launch of manned Shenzhou-23 spacecraft
The following is issued on behalf of the Executive Council Secretariat:
Non-official Members of the Executive Council (ExCo) today (May 24) warmly congratulate the successful launch of the Shenzhou-23 manned spaceship. They extend their highest respect to all crew members, including Dr Lai Ka-ying, the first payload expert from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).
The Convenor of ExCo Non-official Members, Mrs Regina Ip, said, "This year marks the beginning of the National 15th Five-Year Plan. This mission is the first manned spaceflight during the 15th Five-Year Plan period and the first time a Hong Kong expert has participated, which is a truly momentous occasion. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the country for providing Hong Kong's innovation and technology talent with this invaluable opportunity to take part in the country's aerospace endeavours. Dr Lai has successfully undergone the rigorous selection and training process to become one of the country's fourth batch of astronauts, and China's fourth female astronaut to reach space, contributing Hong Kong's strength to the national aerospace endeavours. She has exemplified the Lion Rock spirit of rising to challenges with resilience and perseverance. Her courage and determination are truly admirable, and all Hong Kong citizens are immensely inspired and proud of her. The understanding and support of her family are also essential for her to participate in this mission with resolution. I am deeply grateful for their support and commitment.
"The HKSAR Government is actively developing Hong Kong into an international innovation and technology centre and supporting promising research projects through various funding schemes. As an example, the Multi-Spectral Imaging Carbon Observatory (MUSICO) camera, developed under a project led by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and funded by the Government's Innovation and Technology Support Programme Special Call on Aerospace Technology, has successfully arrived at China's Tiangong Space Station, becoming Hong Kong's first scientific payload aboard the station. This fully demonstrates Hong Kong's innovation and technology edge and talent advantages."
Non-official Members of the Executive Council expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the country for its high recognition of Hong Kong's innovation and technology talent, development and achievements, as well as its profound emphasis, care and support for Hong Kong's scientific and technological development. They firmly believe that the HKSAR Government will seize this historic moment to nurture more outstanding innovation and technology talent for the country and Hong Kong, and better integrate into and serve the country's overall development.
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