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The Transport Department (TD) today (July 14) reminded the public that temporary traffic and transport arrangements will be implemented from 11pm on Saturday (July 16) to 6am on Sunday (July 17) in Tuen Mun to facilitate the demolition works of 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 northbound between Wong Chu Road and Tuen Hi Road will be temporarily closed to all vehicular traffic from 1.45am to 6am on July 17.
* During the period of road closure, motorists on Tuen Mun Road are advised to travel via Wong Chu Road, Hoi Wong Road, Hoi Wing Road, Tuen Mun Heung Sze Wui Road, Tuen Hing Road and Tuen Hi Road for journeys to Yuen Long.
* Green minibus (GMB) routes 48S, 606S and 610S will be diverted.
Notices will be put up at the 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 14, 2011
Issued at HKT 16:37
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