Due to flooding with sand, the slow lane of the Kowloon bound Lion Rock Tunnel Road near Kak Tin Estate is closed, the Transport Department says.

Traffic congestion is expected to last for a long time.  Motorists heading for Kowloon are advised to use alternative roads and tunnels.

Tung Chung Road near Shek Mun Gap and the section of south Lantau Road between Tong Fuk and Cheung Sha, closed by a landslide at the weekend, have reopened to traffic. However, a single-lane, two-way arrangement has been implemented, the Transport Department says.

The two road sections on Lantau were closed due to landslides last Saturday. 

Due to the road reopening, bus service on Lantau has resumed and New World First Ferry ferry services between Tung Chung and Tai O will resume as normal tomorrow.

The department said the middle and slow lanes of inner Gloucester Road (Central bound) near Paterson Street, closed by a burst water main, have also reopened.

Road closures

As at 5pm, special traffic arrangements are still in force in the following areas:

* At Route Twisk, a section between Tsuen Kam Interchange and Fu Yung Shan Road was reopened at 9.25pm last night. One-lane-two-way operation was implemented at a short section at Tsuen Kam Au from 5 o'clock this morning.

* The section between Cliveden/ Cairnhill and Kwong Pan Tin Chuen is still closed.

* Sections of Victoria Road near Sandy Bay Road and near Mount Davis Path are implementing one-lane-two-way traffic, the same as Tai Hang Road between Mt. Butler Road and Broadwood Road.

The Transport Department urged people to pay attention to radio and TV announcements for the latest transport and traffic news tomorrow, as traffic and transport in some areas will still be affected by road closures.

Questions? Call the hotline: 2804 2600

Relevant works departments are working hard for an earlier reopening of the road sections affected by landslides.

The department will continue to closely monitor traffic and keep the public informed of the latest situations. 

Public enquiries can be made at the department's hotline 2804 2600.