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The Transport Department (TD) today (July 7) reminded the public that temporary traffic and transport arrangements would be implemented from 11pm on Saturday (July 9) to 5.30am on Sunday (July 10) in Tuen Mun to facilitate demolition works at Siu On Bridge on Tuen Mun Road (town centre section).
The temporary traffic and transport arrangements will mainly include:
* The section of Tuen Mun Road southbound between Wong Chu Road and Tuen Fat Road will be temporarily closed to all vehicular traffic from 1am to 5.30am on July 10.
* During the period of road closure, motorists on Tuen Mun Road heading for Tsuen Wan/Tuen Mun (West) are advised to travel via Pui To Road, Tuen Mun Heung Sze Wui Road, Hoi Chu Road, Hoi Wong Road and Wong Chu Road.
* Green Mini-Bus (GMB) routes 47S, 48S, 606S and 610S will be diverted.
Notices will be put up at respective GMB stops and inside vehicle compartments to inform passengers of the temporary diversions.
The TD and the Police will closely monitor the traffic situation in the vicinity and implement appropriate measures as necessary. Motorists and the public are advised to be alert to the latest traffic news on radio and television.
Details of the special traffic and transport arrangements are now available on the department's website (www.td.gov.hk).
Ends/Thursday, July 7, 2011
Issued at HKT 15:40
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