The Security Bureau said that inbound passenger flow at Huanggang Port began to build up from 2pm today.

About 9,401 passengers arrived in Hong Kong via Huanggang Port between 2pm and 4pm, representing an increase of 366% compared with the same period previously at the Huanggang Port/Lok Ma Chau Control Point. 

All clearance channels at the arrival hall on L4 have been opened. To further expedite passenger flow, the Immigration Department (ImmD) will implement crowd diversion and control measures on L4 and L2 with the Police depending on actual passenger flow.

If passenger flow continues to increase, the Police will make necessary arrangements for passengers who have completed immigration clearance to wait for public transport in designated queuing areas in a safe and orderly manner. The public may have to wait briefly in the queuing areas before boarding public transport to leave the port.

The Government reminded passengers to check the latest immigration information of various boundary control points, including Huanggang Port, on the "Easy Boundary" platform.

To cope with today's inbound peak, the Transport Department has arranged about 120 franchised buses, 40 green minibuses and 130 cross-boundary coaches for service and standby support.

During peak hours, the service of franchised buses can be enhanced to every two to three minutes, while the frequency of green minibuses and cross-boundary coaches can be increased to every three to four minutes. Franchised bus operators have also operated individual special short-haul services to expedite the dispersal of inbound passengers and speed up bus turnaround.

Meanwhile, service ambassadors and staff of public transport operators were stationed at the L2 hall and the public transport interchange to assist passengers in choosing suitable transport modes according to their destinations and in boarding in an orderly manner. Police officers have also been deployed on-site to help maintain order.

The Security Bureau said it will continue to work with other relevant departments to monitor the situation at the port and the passenger flow in real time, flexibly deploy manpower and adopt corresponding contingency measures as necessary to ensure the smooth operation of various clearance arrangements and public transport services.

It urged the public to plan their journeys in advance, choose suitable boundary control points and avoid making their journeys during peak periods.