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About 1.7 million people are expected to cross the land boundary during the Mid-autumn Festival holiday, up 23.5% over last year.
The Immigration Department expects cross-boundary traffic to peak between September 11 and 14.
Lo Wu to see 72% of cross-boundary traffic
About 1.22 million passengers are expected to cross at Lo Wu checkpoint - a daily average of about 305,000 - representing 72% of the total cross-boundary passenger traffic and an increase of 10.1% on last year.
The number of departing passengers at Lo Wu is expected to reach a peak of 210,000 on September 11, while the peak for arrivals will be September 14 with 220,000 people returning to Hong Kong. The highest daily traffic is expected to reach 330,000 on September 11.
Passenger traffic at Lok Ma Chau checkpoint will also be very heavy with a forecast of 377,000 passengers - a daily average of about 94,000.
Peak departures are expected on September 11 with about 57,000 people leaving for Shenzhen, and peak arrivals will be September 14 with about 60,000 people returning to Hong Kong.
Closer liaison to handle increased traffic
To cope with heavy traffic, the department and Shenzhen authorities will strengthen co-operation and liaison to ensure smooth and orderly movement across the boundary.
If necessary, Lo Wu will also implement the Contra-Flow Scheme to relieve congestion.
To ensure the smooth entry of Mainland group visitors, the department has met with tour operators to discuss co-operative measures. It will deploy more staff to expedite the clearance of these visitors.
Mainland-bound passengers should take care of their personal belongings, be orderly, and refrain from carrying oversized luggage.
They must bring their identity cards and travel documents required by Mainland authorities. Those having their ID cards replaced and holding an acknowledgement receipt should bring along a valid travel document.
Children under 11 who hold Hong Kong ID cards should carry a valid travel document such as a passport or a re-entry permit.
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