Special Traffic Arrangements in Happy Valley for Race Day Today

Special traffic arrangements for race meeting in Happy Valley

The Police will implement special traffic arrangements in Happy Valley today (February 25). These arrangements will remain in effect until the race meeting has concluded, spectators have dispersed, and traffic conditions return to normal.

A. Traffic arrangements before the commencement of the first race

The following road closure and traffic diversions will be implemented from 50 minutes before the start of the first race for day racing, or from 6pm onwards for night racing:

1. Road closure

Southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Queen’s Road East and the up-ramp outside the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) will be closed, except for vehicles heading for Aberdeen Tunnel.

2. Traffic diversions

- Southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Village Road and the up-ramp outside the HKJC will be rerouted one way northbound;

- Traffic along eastbound Queen's Road East heading for Wan Chai and Happy Valley will be diverted to turn left to Morrison Hill Road;

- Traffic along southbound Morrison Hill Road heading for Happy Valley will be diverted via Sports Road and Wong Nai Chung Road;

- Traffic along Queen's Road East cannot turn right to Wong Nai Chung Road, except for vehicles heading for Aberdeen Tunnel;

- Traffic from Cross Harbour Tunnel heading for Queen's Road East will be diverted via 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 via 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 arrangements before the conclusion of race meeting

The following road closure and traffic diversions will be implemented from about 35 minutes before the start of the last race:

1. Road closure

- The up-ramp on Wong Nai Chung Road outside the HKJC leading to Aberdeen Tunnel;

- Southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Queen's Road East and the up-ramp leading to Aberdeen Tunnel;

- Southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Village Road and the Public Stands of the HKJC;

- Westbound Leighton Road between Wong Nai Chung Road and Canal Road East; and

- Southbound Morrison Hill Road between Leighton Road and Queen's Road East.

In addition, southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between the up-ramp leading to Aberdeen Tunnel and the 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 reduced to one-lane traffic heading for northbound Canal Road flyover;

- Traffic from Cross Harbour Tunnel heading for Wan Chai will be diverted via the down-ramp leading from southbound Canal Road flyover to Canal Road East, U-turn slip road beneath Canal Road flyover, Canal Road West and Hennessy Road;

- Traffic from Cross Harbour Tunnel heading for Happy Valley will be diverted via 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 left to eastbound Leighton Road;

- Traffic along southbound Morrison Hill Road heading for Happy Valley will be diverted via eastbound Leighton Road and Wong Nai Chung Road; and

- Traffic along westbound Leighton Road will be diverted to Wong Nai Chung Road.

C. Prohibition for learner drivers

Learner drivers will be prohibited to turn left from Caroline Hill Road to Leighton Road between one and a half hours before the start of the first race and one hour after the last race. In addition, learner drivers will be prohibited from accessing the following roads within the above period of time:

- Shan Kwong Road between Yik Yam Street and Wong Nai Chung Road;

- Village Road between its upper and lower junctions with Shan Kwong Road;

- Percival Street between Hennessy Road and Leighton Road;

- Canal Road East; and

- The service road leading from Gloucester Road to Canal Road flyover.

D. Suspension of parking spaces

Parking spaces on southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Sports Road and Blue Pool Road will be suspended from 11am to 7pm for day racing, and from 5pm to 11.59pm for night racing respectively.

All vehicles parked illegally during the implementation of the above special traffic arrangements will be towed away without prior warning, and may be subject to multiple ticketing.

Actual implementation of road closure and traffic diversion will be made by the Police at the time depending on traffic conditions in the areas. Motorists should exercise tolerance and patience, and follow the instructions of police officers on site.

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Sydney ETO hosts Chinese New Year reception in Auckland to celebrate Year of Horse

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Sydney (Sydney ETO), hosted a Chinese New Year reception in Auckland, New Zealand, yesterday (February 24, Auckland time) to celebrate the Year of the Horse.

About 150 guests from various sectors, including political and business circles, media, academia, community groups and government representatives, attended the reception. Among them were the Consul General of the People's Republic of China in Auckland, Mr Chen Shijie; the Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage, Minister of Justice, Minister for Media and Communications and Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations of New Zealand, Mr Paul Goldsmith; and the Mayor of Auckland, Mr Wayne Brown.

The Director of the Sydney ETO, Mr Ricky Chong, said in his welcoming remarks that Hong Kong and New Zealand enjoy a long-standing and vibrant partnership, grounded in shared values of openness, connectivity, and free trade. New Zealand was the first foreign economy to sign a free trade agreement with Hong Kong, a milestone that speaks volumes about the trust between both places. Since the Hong Kong, China - New Zealand Closer Economic Partnership Agreementcame into force in 2011, it has continued to create opportunities for businesses on both sides.

"Hong Kong remains an important market for New Zealand's premium products, including dairy, meat, seafood, and wine," Mr Chong said.

Mr Chong highlighted Hong Kong's unique function as a "super connector" and "super value-adder" linking the Chinese Mainland with the rest of the world. In 2025, the number of foreign companies in Hong Kong reached 11 000 - an 11 per cent increase and a record high. Many of these enterprises are drawn not only to Hong Kong's domestic market, but also to the vast opportunities available through the Chinese Mainland, particularly within the dynamic Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Mr Chong encouraged New Zealand enterprises to leverage Hong Kong's trusted legal system, free flow of capital and strong international connectivity to access opportunities in the Mainland market.

Mr Chong also introduced the "Study in Hong Kong" brand, under which Hong Kong is positioned as an international post-secondary education hub. He welcomed students, researchers and young talent from New Zealand to pursue study and collaboration opportunities in Hong Kong.

The reception also featured a martial arts performance to showcase traditional Chinese culture.

The Sydney ETO will continue to host Chinese New Year receptions in different cities in Australia to celebrate the Year of the Horse with local communities.

Sydney ETO hosts Chinese New Year reception in Auckland to celebrate Year of Horse Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Sydney ETO hosts Chinese New Year reception in Auckland to celebrate Year of Horse Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Sydney ETO hosts Chinese New Year reception in Auckland to celebrate Year of Horse Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Sydney ETO hosts Chinese New Year reception in Auckland to celebrate Year of Horse Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Sydney ETO hosts Chinese New Year reception in Auckland to celebrate Year of Horse Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases