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The following special traffic arrangements will be implemented in the vicinity of Tseung Kwan O Chinese Permanent Cemetery from September 18 until October 23 to facilitate vehicular traffic and pedestrian movements during Chung Yeung Festival.
Road closure
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1. The access road leading to Tseung Kwan O Chinese Permanent Cemetery will be closed to all vehicular traffic except emergency vehicles between 5.30am and 8pm on October 5; and
2. The access road leading to Tseung Kwan O Chinese Permanent Cemetery will be closed to vehicular traffic between 5.30am and 6pm on September 18 and 25, October 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16 and 23; except for:
(i) emergency vehicles;
(ii) special bus service by Kowloon Motor Bus, Route No. 14S;
(iii) hearses and other vehicles taking part in funeral processions, and
(iv) all vehicles possessing valid entry permit issued by the Cemetery.
Shuttle Bus Service
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A shuttle bus route No. 14S will ply between the bus stop situated at southbound Lei Yue Mun Road to the south of St. Antonius Girls' College and the Tseung Kwan O Chinese Permanent Cemetery between 7am and 5.25pm on September 18 and 25, October 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16 and 23.
Drop-off points for taxis and public light buses (PLB)
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The following temporary drop-off points will be erected for taxi and PLB passengers for interchanging with KMB Route No. 14S or walking to the Cemetery:
1. the non-restricted zone at northbound Ko Chiu Road near Ko Yee Estate;
2. the lay-by at southbound Lei Yue Mun Road outside Lei Yue Mun Road playground;
3. the non-restricted zone at northbound Lei Yue Mun Road outside Lei Yue Mun Plaza; and
4. the non-restricted zone at northbound Lei Yue Mun Road outside Shuk Mei House of Yau Mei Court.
Grave sweepers are advised to note that there will be no bus service on October 5 and they should go to the Cemetery on foot via the access road to Tseung Kwan O Chinese Permanent Cemetery.
Apart from the periods mentioned above, road closure will be implemented at any time if the situation warrants.
Motorists are advised to take heed of the traffic signs, which will be placed in the vicinity of the Cemetery. Police officers will be on hand to guide motorists.
Police Report No. 9
Issued by PPRB
Ends/Friday, September 16, 2011
Issued at HKT 12:33
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