Happy Valley Race Day: Police Implement Special Traffic Control Measures
The Hong Kong Police Force announced that special traffic measures will be implemented in the Happy Valley area today (May 13). As today is a race day, a large number of spectators are expected to travel to the racecourse to participate in the event, necessitating police control over surrounding roads. These measures will remain in effect until the conclusion of the races and until local traffic returns to normal.
During the races, the police will close roads near the Happy Valley Racecourse in phases. Certain road sections will be closed to general vehicles, and buses and minibuses originally passing through these areas will need to follow diversions. The police remind motorists to avoid the Happy Valley area if possible to prevent being affected by traffic congestion.
Furthermore, parking spaces near the racecourse will be strictly limited. During the traffic control period, some roadside parking spaces will be temporarily suspended, and any illegally parked vehicles may be towed away by the police. To ensure a smooth journey, the police advise members of the public heading to the racecourse to watch the races to make greater use of public transport, such as the MTR or trams.
Finally, the police appeal to the public to remain patient at the scene and follow the instructions of traffic police officers. These special measures are designed to ensure public safety and maintain traffic order. Before setting out, citizens can check the latest traffic information via news outlets or traffic applications to plan their journeys in advance.