The interdepartmental working group on festival arrangements, led by the Chief Secretary, said today that according to notification from the Zhuhai authority, the temporary link bridge connecting Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) Zhuhai Port and Qinglu South Road will be closed to all traffic from midnight on February 15.

Bridge users travelling to Zhuhai are advised to use public transport services as far as possible, plan their trips early and allow sufficient travelling time.

Following the closure of the temporary link bridge, motorists can only travel to and from HZMB Zhuhai Port via the G94 Pearl River Delta Ring Expressway.

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government anticipates that a large number of people and cross-boundary vehicles will travel to and from Zhuhai and Macau via the HZMB during the Mainland's Chinese New Year Golden Week. The closure arrangements may affect traffic at Zhuhai Port and surrounding roads.

The Transport Department has instructed the HZMB shuttle bus operator to strengthen its services for cross-boundary travel convenience.

The department has drawn the attention of applicants with travel bookings under the "Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles" scheme to the arrangements. In case of traffic congestion, they are urged to remain patient and follow the instructions of on-site law enforcement officers.