New Traffic and Public Transport Arrangements for Commissioning of Hong Kong Airport's Terminal 2 on May 27

Traffic and public transport arrangements upon commissioning of Hong Kong International Airport Terminal 2

The Transport Department (TD) said today (May 25) that upon the commissioning of the new departure facilities at Terminal 2 (T2) of Hong Kong International Airport, respective traffic and public transport arrangements will be implemented to provide convenience for the public and travellers.

Traffic arrangements

Sky Plaza Road, which connects the drop-off area of T2, will be opened from 0.00am on May 27 (Wednesday). Appropriate traffic signs and road markings have been put in place to guide motorists.

Public transport arrangements

(1) Railway: Platform 3 (AsiaWorld-Expo Station bound) and Platform 4 (Hong Kong Station bound) at Airport Station of the MTR Airport Express, which connect to T2, have commenced service;

(2) Franchised buses: Starting from their first departures on May 27, the airport-bound services of 29 airport bus A routes and 17 overnight airport bus NA routes operated by Citybus and Long Win Bus will serve the T2 drop-off area after stopping at T1. Services towards urban areas and the New Territories will remain unchanged and passengers may continue to board at the Airport (Ground Transportation Centre). The TD has steered operators to closely monitor passenger demand and strengthen services when necessary.

The TD reminded passengers to refer to notices, websites or mobile apps of the MTR Corporation Limited and bus operators, scan the QR codes on board, or heed the announcement system to take note of the terminal of their airlines and bus stop locations in advance;

(3) Non-franchised buses: The indoor Coach Waiting Hall at T2 has come into operation. Passengers should refer to the ticketing arrangements of respective operators; and

(4) Taxis: The location of the taxi stand outside the Arrivals Hall of T1, and the Prebooked Taxi Pick-up Zone adjacent to Car Park 1 remain unchanged.

A spokesman for the TD said, "In the initial period upon the commissioning of T2, traffic in the vicinity may be busier during certain periods. The Emergency Transport Co-ordination Centre will closely monitor traffic and public transport conditions in the airport area. Members of the public and travellers should plan their journeys ahead and reserve time to adapt to the new arrangements."

The public and travellers may refer to the latest traffic news through radio and TV broadcasts, the TD's website (www.td.gov.hk) and the HKeMobility mobile app.

The new departure facilities at Terminal 2 (T2) of Hong Kong International Airport will be put into use soon. Photo source: FB of Transport and Logistics Bureau

Special traffic arrangements for half marathon

The Police announced today (November 13) that special traffic arrangements will be implemented from November 14 to 15 to facilitate the holding of Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) (Hong Kong Section) Half Marathon 2026. Members of the public are urged to plan their journeys in advance.

The following temporary traffic arrangements will be implemented on the section of HZMB Hong Kong Link Road (HKLR) between the HZMB Hong Kong Port (HKP) and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Boundary, subject to the actual finishing time of the event and reopening of the roads for vehicle use:

Phase I (From 4pm to about 11pm on November 14)

The left and middle lanes of the above section of HZMB HKLR (Hong Kong bound) will be closed, motorists heading for Hong Kong have to use the right lane of the above road section.

Phase II (From about 11pm on November 14 to about 2pm on November 15)

All traffic lanes of the above section of HZMB HKLR (Zhuhai and Macao bound), the middle lane of the above section of HZMB HKLR (Hong Kong bound), and the slip roads leading to/from San Shek Wan Turnaround Facility will be closed.

In connection with the road closures as mentioned above, the above section of HZMB HKLR (original Hong Kong bound) will be converted into two-way traffic, motorists heading for Zhuhai and Macao will be diverted to use the original Hong Kong bound road section.

Phase III (From about 2pm to about 4.30pm on November 15)

The left and middle lanes of the above section of HZMB HKLR (Hong Kong bound) will be closed, motorists heading for Hong Kong have to use the right lane of the above road section.

A section of outbound goods vehicles (GV) lanes at the HZMB HKP after the GV Clearance Plaza will be temporarily closed from about 9pm on November 14 to about 3pm on November 15.

Actual implementation of traffic arrangements will be made depending on traffic and crowd conditions in the areas. Members of the public are advised to exercise patience and tolerance and take heed of instructions of police officers on site.

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