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Police will implement special traffic arrangements in the vicinity of Po Fook Memorial Hall and Fu Shan Crematorium in Tai Wai, and Po Fook Hill and To Fung Shan in Sha Tin between October 1 and 24 to facilitate vehicular traffic and pedestrian movements during Chung Yeung Festival.
The following traffic arrangements will be implemented between 7am and 6pm on October 1, 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23 and 24:
(a) the section of Lower Shing Mun Road between Yau On Street and Fu Shan Crematorium will be closed to all vehicular traffic except hearses, vehicles taking part in funeral processions, green minibus route No. 64K and emergency vehicles;
(b) the section of Pai Tau Street west of its junction with Sheung Wo Che Road will be closed to all vehicles except emergency vehicles; and
(c) the section of To Fung Shan Road north of its junction with Pak Lok Path will be closed to all vehicular traffic except emergency vehicle and shuttle bus service plying between To Fung Shan and Tai Wai MTR Station.
During the above periods, grave-sweepers are advised to use public transport services to go to the above columbaria. Vehicles parked illegally near the columbaria may be towed away by Police without warning.
Motorists are advised to take heed of the traffic signs, which will be placed in the vicinity of the columbaria. Police officers will be on hand to guide motorists.
Police Report No. 2
Issued by PPRB
Ends/Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Issued at HKT 10:55
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