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Police will implement crowd control measures and special traffic arrangements in Lan Kwai Fong from the evening onOctober 30 to early morning on October 31 and then from the evening on October 31 to early morning on November 1 to facilitate the public to celebrate the Halloween.
A Police spokesman urged members of the public to refrain from bringing or discharging aerosol spray in the vicinity as it may be hazardous to people nearby.
The spokesman said as large crowds are expected in the area on that day, Police would implement, if necessary, a queuing system and road closure for public safety and order.
When the queuing system is implemented, people wishing to enter the Lan Kwai Fong area will be directed to queue up along Wellington Street between D'Aguilar Street and Cochrane Street. When the queue extends further, people will be directed to enter Stanley Street, leading up to Cochrane Street. Depending on the build up of crowds emerging from the Central MTR exits, the queue may have to be extended using the pavements of Ice House Street, Queen's Road Central, Theatre Lane, Des Voeux Road Central and Connaught Road Central.
"As large numbers of people are expected, those wishing to enter the Lan Kwai Fong area may have to wait for a considerable length of time to gain access," the spokesman said.
Those with restaurant bookings are advised to arrive at their venues as early as possible or they will have to join the queue once the queuing system is implemented.
Parents are advised not to bring small children into the area.
"Crowd management measures are designed and implemented to create a safe environment in which the public can have a safe and pleasant time," the spokesman said.
Participants are urged to follow the directions of police officers and be co-operative to maintain a safe environment.
The following special traffic arrangements will be implemented from 6pm and 5pm onwards on October 30 to 31 respectively:
Road Closure
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Phase I
Normal traffic flow will be maintained.
Phase II
1. A section of D'Augilar Street between Wyndham Street and Wellington Street;
2. Lan Kwai Fong;
3. Wing Wah Lane;
4. Wo On Lane; and
5. A section of Wellington Street between Wyndham Street and D'Aguilar Street.
Phase III
In addition to the closure of roads in Phase II, a section of D'Aguilar Street between Queen's Road Central and Wellington Street will be closed.
When the whole of D'Aguilar Street becomes congested with people, the crowds will be directed to queue up along Wellington Street, Pottinger Street, Stanley Street, D'Aguilar Street and Queen's Road Central. The whole of D'Aguilar Street will be closed.
Phase IV
A section of Wyndham Street from Glenealy and Queen's Road Central will be closed to facilitate the dispersal of crowd.
Suspension of on-street parking spaces, green minibus bus (GMB) stands and bus stops
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All on-street parking spaces including the motorcycle parking spaces and parking metered spaces and parking spaces on Stanley Street near D'Auguilar Street, On Lan Street and a section of Wyndham Street between Arbuthnot Road and D'Aguilar Street will be temporarily suspended from 6pm on October 30 to 6am on October 31; and from 5pm on October 31 to 6am on November 1 respectively.
The GMB stands on Wellington Street between Wyndham Street and D'Aguilar Street will be temporarily suspended from 6pm on October 30 to 6am on October 31; and from 5pm on October 31 to 6am on November 1.
All bus stops on D'Aguilar Street between Queen's Road Central and Wellington Street will be suspended from 6pm on October 30 to 6am on October 31; and from 5pm on October 31 to 6am on November 1.
All vehicles parked illegally will be towed away without prior notice.
Police Report No. 5
Issued by PPRB
Ends/Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Issued at HKT 17:11
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