Over 600,000 border crossings per day are expected during the Golden Week period (October 1 to 7), Lei Tak Fai from the Public Security Police Force (PSP) said yesterday in a media briefing organized by local authorities.
According to Lei, the daily average of border crossings during this period is projected to exceed 600,000, with daily visitors expected to surpass 100,000.
The peak of border crossings is expected on Saturday October 5.
Officials also anticipate an increase in cross border vehicle traffic at the Macau Port of Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, with the heaviest flow projected for Saturday, September 28 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. before the National Day Holiday. At this time, traffic could reach over 500 vehicles per hour.
Liz Lam from the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) remarked that the office will conduct inspections and surveillance and maintain communication with industry to ensure compliance with best practice by the sector. She noted that, so far, MGTO has not identified any violations regarding tour group activities.
When asked about the opening of the Macau Bridge to traffic, following its planned inauguration on October 1, a Transport Bureau official declined to provide details, saying more information would be announced in due course.
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