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Police will implement special traffic arrangements and crowd control measures in the vicinity of Tseung Kwan O Chinese Permanent Cemetery to facilitate grave-sweepers during the Ching Ming Festival.
A Police spokesman said today (March 2) that 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 March 18, 25, April 1, 4, 8, 15 and 22.
Only emergency vehicles, special route No. 14S of Kowloon Motor Bus (KMB) Company, hearses, funeral vehicles and vehicles possessing valid entry permits will be allowed to use the access road leading to Tseung Kwan O Chinese Permanent Cemetery between 5.30am and 6pm on March 4, 10, 11, 17, 24, 31, April 6, 7, 9, 14, 21, 28, 29, and May 1.
Grave sweepers could choose to reach Tseung Kwan O Chinese Permanent Cemetery on foot via a new footpath opposite MTR Tiu Keng Leng Station. Those using wheelchairs are advised to enter via the access road on Ko Chiu Road, as the new footpath is with staircases.
The KMB Company will provide special bus service, route No. 14S, which will operate between southbound Lei Yue Mun Road south of St. Antonius Girls' College and Tseung Kwan O Chinese Permanent Cemetery between 7am and 5.25pm on March 4, 10, 11, 17, 24, 31, April 6, 7, 9, 14, 21, 28, 29, and May 1. The drop off point for route No. 14S in Yau Tong will be located on Ko Chiu Road outside Lei Yue Mun Estate.
The following temporary pick-up and drop-off points will be designated for taxi and public light bus passengers to interchange with KMB route 14S or walk 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, Yau Mei Court.
The spokesman said that apart from the periods mentioned above, road closure will be implemented and special bus service will be suspended at any time if the situation warrants.
He reminded grave-sweepers to make full use of public transport to access the cemetery and pay attention to radio broadcast on the latest traffic situation before going to the cemetery.
The public are also urged to exercise restraint and to be courteous to the elderly and children in crowded places.
Police Report No. 128
Ends/Friday, March 2, 2012
Issued at HKT 12:23
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