Interactive | Hong Kong wakes up to major traffic disruption after Occupy protests around the city
Commuters on Hong Kong Island and Kowloon face traffic disruptions, with more than 200 bus routes suspended or diverted, as thousands of pro-democracy activists continue to occupy major roads.
Commuters on Hong Kong Island and Kowloon face traffic disruptions this morning, with more than 200 bus routes suspended or diverted, as thousands of pro-democracy activists continue to occupy major roads in Central, Admiralty, Wan Chai, Causeway Bay and Mong Kok.
The Transport Department announced at 6.20am that “due to special incident, several road sections in Admiralty, Wan Chai, Causeway Bay and Nathan Road and Argyle Street in Mong Kok are still closed”.
Interactive map: Hong Kong traffic disruptions on Monday
Legend (top left) lists all traffic interruptions. Click on icons for more information and zoom in for more detail.
Motorists are advised to avoid driving to the affected areas. The deparment also said members of the public planning to travel through affected areas are advised to avoid using the roads, and should plan their journies in advance.
“Members of the public should pay attention to television or radio announcements for the latest traffic and public transport service updates,” the department said in a statement.