Temporary traffic and transport arrangements on Tai Hom Road from early hours of January 5 to facilitate footbridge erection works
The Transport Department (TD) today (December 30) reminded members of the public that the following temporary traffic and transport arrangements will be implemented on Tai Hom Road from 1am to 5.30am this Sunday (January 5) to facilitate footbridge erection works:
(A) Road closures
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The following road sections will be temporarily closed to all vehicular traffic:
Tai Hom Road between Lung Poon Street and Sheung Yuen Street; and
The slip road leading from Tai Hom Road to Tate's Cairn Highway.
(B) Traffic diversions
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Affected vehicles on Fung Tak Road westbound via Lung Poon Street southbound heading for Lung Cheung Road eastbound will be diverted via Po Kong Village Road southbound, slip road, Tai Hom Road, Lung Poon Street northbound, Fung Tak Road eastbound, roundabout and Hammer Hill Road southbound; and
Affected vehicles on Tai Hom Road heading for Tate's Cairn Highway will be diverted via Lung Poon Street northbound, Fung Tak Road eastbound, roundabout, Hammer Hill Road southbound, slip road, Lung Cheung Road eastbound, Choi Hung Interchange, Lung Cheung Road westbound, slip road and Tate's Cairn Highway northbound.
(C) Public transport arrangements
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During the above works period, the following bus routes affected by the temporary road closures will be diverted:
Citybus Route Nos. E22 (Lam Tin (North) bound), E22A (Tseung Kwan O (Hong Sing Garden) bound), A28 (LOHAS Park bound), A29 (Tseung Kwan O (Po Lam) bound), N26 (Yau Tong bound), NA29 (Tseung Kwan O (Po Lam) bound) and N29 (Tseung Kwan O (Hong Sing Garden) bound);
KMB Route Nos. 38 (Ping Tin bound), 40 (Laguna City bound) and 214 (Yau Tong bound); and
Huanggang Short-haul cross-boundary coach service Kwun Tong Route (Kwun Tong bound).
Their stops/drop-off point on Tai Hom Road or Sheung Yuen Street will be temporarily relocated to Lung Poon Street northbound near Lung Bik House. Please visit the TD's website for details (www.td.gov.hk/en/traffic_notices/index_id_78675.html).
Appropriate traffic signs will be erected on-site to guide motorists. Public transport operators will display notices informing passengers of the above temporary arrangements. The TD anticipates that the travelling time at the road sections concerned will be slightly lengthened due to the diversion arrangements. Motorists should exercise tolerance and patience.
Members of the public are advised to plan their journeys in advance and allow sufficient travelling time, and stay alert to the latest traffic news through the media or the TD's mobile application "HKeMobility" or website (www.td.gov.hk).
Hong Kong Customs detects two cases involving possession of suspected "space oil drug" by passengers at Lok Ma Chau Control Point
Hong Kong Customs on December 31, 2024 and January 1, 2025 detected two cases involving possession of etomidate (the main ingredient of "space oil drug"), a kind of Part 1 poison under the Pharmacy and Poisons Regulations, by passengers at the Lok Ma Chau Control Point. A total of two suspected "space oil drug" capsules were seized.
The first case involved a local female passenger, aged 34, who departed for the Mainland via the Lok Ma Chau Control Point on December 31, 2024. During customs clearance, one suspected "space oil drug" capsule and a related inhaling device were found in her handbag. The woman was subsequently arrested.
The second case involved a 20-year-old local male passenger. The man arrived in Hong Kong via the Lok Ma Chau Control Point on January 1, 2025. During customs clearance, one suspected "space oil drug" capsule and a related inhaling device were found in a pocket of the trousers he was wearing. He was then arrested.
The two arrested persons have been released on bail pending further investigation. Investigations are ongoing.
Under the Pharmacy and Poisons Ordinance, any person who possesses any poison included in Part 1 of the Poisons List other than in accordance with provisions commits an offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $100,000 and imprisonment for two years.
Members of the public may report any suspected drug trafficking activities to Customs' 24-hour report hotline 182 8080 or its dedicated crime reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk) or online form (eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/ced002).
Hong Kong Customs detects two cases involving possession of suspected "space oil drug" by passengers at Lok Ma Chau Control Point Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
