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The Transport Department (TD) today (January 19) announced that a series of temporary traffic and transport arrangements would be implemented in Central, Wan Chai, Causeway Bay, The Peak, Tsim Sha Tsui and Hung Hom to facilitate the Lunar New Year fireworks display to be held next Tuesday (January 24).
The arrangements are as follows:
1. Road closures and traffic diversions will be implemented in phases in the vicinity of Central, Wan Chai, Causeway Bay, The Peak, Tsim Sha Tsui and Hung Hom Bypass. Motorists are advised to pay attention to the traffic signs and directions of the Police.
2. Public transport services:
* Most public transport services including MTR Island Line, Tsuen Wan Line, Kwun Tong Line, Tseung Kwan O Line, Tung Chung Line, West Rail Line, and Peak Tramways will be enhanced according to passenger demand. Some bus route services will also be augmented.
* Bus routes and green minibus routes operating in areas affected by road closures and traffic diversions will be diverted. The Cross Boundary Coach Service between Wan Chai Ferry Pier and Huanggang will also be diverted. In addition, some ferry route services will be re-scheduled or cancelled. The public transport operators concerned will put up notices to inform passengers of the temporary arrangements.
3. All bus stops, public light bus stands, taxi stands and roadside parking spaces affected by the road closures will be temporarily suspended.
4. On closed roads vehicles will be prohibited from entering the carparks and hotels. Vehicles parked in these carparks and hotels will not be permitted to leave until the roads are re-opened.
Members of the public planning to go to the affected areas should avoid driving but use public transport services as far as possible and pay attention to the arrangements of route diversion and suspension of stops. They should also plan their journey early and allow more travelling time to cater for unexpected delays. Motorists should exercise tolerance and patience in case of traffic congestion and take heed of police instructions. Members of the public should watch out for the latest traffic news broadcast through TV and radio channels.
Details of the temporary traffic and transport arrangements are available on the department's website (www.td.gov.hk).
Ends/Thursday, January 19, 2012
Issued at HKT 18:25
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