Commissioner for Transport Alan Wong says more closed-circuit televisions have been installed in Wan Chai to monitor the traffic situation in the area during the WTO Sixth Ministerial Conference period.

Speaking on a radio talk show this morning, Mr Wong said an emergency transport co-ordination centre has been set up to monitor traffic round the clock and there will be a media centre at his department's headquarters to ensure a prompt information dissemination.

The commissioner said it is his top priority to maintain a smooth traffic flow on Gloucester Road, adding it will help avoid traffic chaos on Hong Kong Island.

If untoward incidents occur, the department will stop vehicles from entering high-risk areas while Police direct vehicles in the areas to leave in an orderly manner, Mr Wong added.

Minimal disruption to goods loading

On concerns over the disruption of goods loading in the area, Mr Wong believed it would be minimal because most of the conference-related activities will take place in restricted areas and the transport sector has been asked to adjust their goods-loading arrangements.