Traffic jams and disruption promised in Central as Hong Kong hosts its first Formula E race
Police warn motorists and pedestrians to stay away from October event unless they have tickets, 80 per cent of which have been sold
Hong Kong’s Central business hub is in for traffic jams and disruption next month when dozens of bus routes will be diverted and five roads blocked to make way for the city’s first Formula E race.
Police and Transport Department officials on Wednesday urged spectators to take the MTR and ferries to the racing venue. Drivers were advised to avoid Central and Admiralty on those two days.
“There will be some slight disruption, absolutely, but I think for the sake of having a major international event hosted on the harbourfront of Hong Kong ... it is definitely worth it,” Alan Fang, chief executive of organiser Formula Electric Racing Hong Kong, said. He added that 80 per cent of tickets had been sold.
Five roads which will be used as the race track will be closed from 1am on October 8 to 6am on October 10. They include part of Man Kwong Street, Man Cheung Street, Man Yiu Street, Lung Wo Road and the entire length of Yiu Sing Street.