Holiday traffic forecast to peak on Sunday

The Hong Kong Transport Department has issued a warning that holiday traffic is expected to reach its peak on Sunday afternoon. Cross-border travelers are advised to plan ahead and avoid traveling during peak hours, as waiting times for public transport are likely to be longer. The department's cross-boundary task force, led by the chief secretary, anticipates a significant increase in both pedestrian and vehicular traffic at all land border checkpoints throughout the holiday period.

The most intense traffic is forecast to occur between the afternoon and early evening of October 4, the day before National Day. The Transport Department has instructed local and cross-boundary public transport operators to increase their services during this peak period. Passengers are urged to expect longer waiting times for the Golden Bus shuttle and franchised bus B routes.

The department also reminded the public that traffic at Zhuhai port and nearby roads has been particularly heavy during previous peak holiday periods, following the closure of a temporary bridge between Zhuhai and the artificial island at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge's Zhuhai port. It is recommended that travelers utilize public transport services whenever possible to avoid the anticipated congestion.