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The Transport Department (TD) today (January 31) reminded the public that a series of special traffic and transport arrangements would be implemented in the vicinity of the Lunar New Year's Market Fair in Victoria Park on Lunar New Year's Eve (February 2).
The arrangements include:
1. Partial road closure in the vicinity of the Lunar New Year Fair in Victoria Park and implementation of traffic diversions.
2. Public transport services
Most public transport services including MTR and Tramways will provide overnight services or extended services. To meet passenger needs, bus companies will operate 21 special bus routes services, extend the services of five bus routes, strengthen the services of 49 bus routes and divert 40 bus routes in connection with the special traffic arrangements. Green minibus operators will extend the services of four routes and divert ten routes in connection with the special traffic arrangements.
3. Suspension of some parking spaces.
4. Prohibition of vehicle access to all car parks and hotels within the closed roads and vehicles parked in these car parks and hotels will not be permitted to leave until the roads are re-opened.
People who plan to go to the affected areas are advised to use public transport as far as possible. In cases of traffic obstruction, motorists are urged to exercise tolerance and patience, and take heed of instructions of police in the affected areas. The public should listen to the radio and TV broadcasts for the latest traffic news.
Details of the temporary traffic and transport arrangements are now available on the TD's website (www.td.gov.hk). For enquiries, please call 1823 Call Centre (Tel: 1823).
Ends/Monday, January 31, 2011
Issued at HKT 18:48
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