Assistant Commissioner for Transport Albert Su has forecast that congestion on Hong Kong Island will continue as protesters are still blocking major roads, affecting east-west traffic flow.
Speaking at a press conference today, Mr So said that a 7km traffic jam was reported on Gloucester Road at 7.45am.
He said eight bus routes remain suspended, with 218 rerouted.
Tram services between Percival Street and Victoria Park are yet to resume.
Hospital Authority Senior Manager Andy Kung said 20 people injured in Occupy Central activities have visited public hospitals in the last 24 hours. Seventeen have been discharged. The others are in stable condition.
