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Police will implement crowd control measures and special traffic arrangements in Lan Kwai Fong from October 29 to November 1 to facilitate the public to celebrate the Halloween.
A Police spokesman said as large crowds are expected in the area on those days, Police would implement, if necessary, a queuing system and road closure for public safety and order.
When the queuing system is implemented, people wishing to enter the Lan Kwai Fong area will be directed to queue up along Wellington Street. When the queue extends further, people will be directed to enter Stanley Street, leading up to Cochrane Street. Depending on the build up of crowds emerging from the Central MTR exits, the queue may have to be extended using the pavements of Queen's Road Central, Theatre Lane and Des Voeux Road Central.
"As large number of people are expected, those wishing to enter the Lan Kwai Fong area may have to wait to gain access," the spokesman said.
Those with restaurant bookings are advised to arrive at their venues early as they have to join the queue once the queuing system is implemented.
"Crowd management measures are designed and implemented to create a safe environment in which the public can have a safe and pleasant time," the spokesman said.
The spokesman urged members of the public to refrain from bringing or discharging aerosol spray in the vicinity as it may be hazardous to people nearby.
Parents are advised not to bring small children into the area.
Participants are urged to follow the directions of Police officers and be cooperative to maintain a safe environment.
The following special traffic arrangements will be implemented from October 29 to November 1:
Road Closure
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Phase I (from 6pm to 6am on the following day on October 29, 30 and 31)
1. A section of D'Augilar Street between Wyndham Street and Wellington Street;
2. Lan Kwai Fong;
3. Wing Wah Lane;
4. Wo On Lane; and
5. A section of Wellington Street between Wyndham Street and D'Aguilar Street.
Phase II (from 7pm to 6 am on the following day on October 29, 30 and from 8pm on October 31 to 6am on November 1)
In addition to the closure of roads in Phase I,
1. On Lan Street,
2. A section of D'Aguilar Street between Queen's Road Central and Wellington Street;
3. A section of Wyndham Street between Glenealy and Queenˇ¦s Road Central;
4. A section of Stanley Street between Dˇ¦Aguilar Street and Cochrane Street; and
5. A section of Wellington Street between Dˇ¦Aguilar Street and Cochrane Street, will be closed.
After the completion of traffic diversion, the crowds will be directed to queue up along Wellington Street, Pottinger Street, Stanley Street, D'Aguilar Street and Queen's Road Central. The whole of D'Aguilar Street will be closed.
Suspension of on-street parking spaces, green minibus bus (GMB) stands and bus stops
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All on-street parking spaces including motorcycle parking spaces and metered parking spaces on Stanley Street near D'Auguilar Street, On Lan Street and a section of Wyndham Street between Arbuthnot Road and D'Aguilar Street will be temporarily suspended between 4pm and 6am on the following day on October 29, 30 and 31.
The GMB stands on Wellington Street between Wyndham Street and D'Aguilar Street will be temporarily suspended between 5.30pm and 6am on the following day on October 29, 30 and 31.
All bus stops on D'Aguilar Street between Queen's Road Central and Wellington Street will be suspended from 7pm to 6am on the following day on October 29 and 30; and from 8pm on October 31 to 6am on November 1.
All vehicles parked illegally will be towed away without prior notice.
Police Report No. 196
Ends/Thursday, October 27, 2011
Issued at HKT 18:45
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