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The Transport Department (TD) today (June 29) reminded the public that due to inclement weather, two events scheduled to be held tomorrow (June 30) on Hong Kong Island would be cancelled. The special traffic and transport arrangements to be implemented from Causeway Bay to Central District would be adjusted accordingly.
The special traffic and transport arrangements to be implemented tomorrow (June 30) will be:
I. Public procession from King's Road Playground to Central Plaza at about 3.15pm
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The procession will depart from King's Road Playground for the destination at the garden outside Central Plaza in Wan Chai, via Marble Road westbound, Kam Hong Street southbound, King's Road westbound, Causeway Road westbound, Irving Street westbound, Pennington Street northbound, Yee Wo Street westbound, Hennessy Road westbound, Luard Road northbound, the footbridge near the Luk Kwok Hotel and Gloucester Road northern pavement.
The Police will implement intermittent closures of some traffic lanes along the procession route for the smooth conduct of the event.
II. Public procession from Victoria Park to Central Government Offices in Tamar at about 3.30pm
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The procession will depart from Victoria Park for the destination at Central Government Offices in Tamar, via Gloucester Road crossing, Sugar Street, Yee Wo Street westbound, Hennessy Road westbound, Queensway westbound, across Queensway eastbound near its junction with Queen's Road East, the pavement between Harcourt Garden and Police Headquarters, Harcourt Garden footbridge, Fenwick Pier Street crossing, Performing Arts Avenue crossing, southern pavement of Lung Wui Road and western pavement of Tim Mei Avenue.
The Police will implement intermittent closures of some traffic lanes along the procession route for the smooth conduct of the event.
III. Public procession from Southorn Playground to Central Plaza in Wan Chai at about 4pm
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The procession will depart from Southorn Playground for the destination at the garden outside Central Plaza, crossing Hennessy Road and then via Luard Road northbound, the footbridge outside Luk Kwok Centre and the northern pavement of Gloucester Road.
The Police will implement intermittent closures of some traffic lanes along the procession route for the smooth conduct of the event.
IV. Celebration event at Victoria Park at about 4.20pm
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To facilitate the holding of a parachute performance, the first and second lanes from the right of Island Eastern Corridor westbound between the down-ramp leading to Hing Fat Street and Victoria Park Road, and the first lane from the right of Tsing Fung Street westbound between Hing Fat Street and Victoria Park Road, will be closed until the end of the event and the traffic lanes are reopened for traffic. During the holding of the event, the Police may implement other traffic diversion and road closure arrangements whenever necessary.
On-street car parking spaces and car parks within the road closure areas will be suspended. Any vehicles found illegally parked within the precinct of the special traffic arrangements specified above might be towed away without prior notice.
The TD anticipates that the traffic from Causeway Bay to Central would be congested. Motorists are advised to avoid driving to the affected areas. In case of traffic congestion, motorists should exercise tolerance and patience, and follow the instructions of the Police. People who plan to go to the affected areas are advised to use public transport services.
The TD and the Police will closely monitor the traffic situation and implement appropriate measures whenever necessary. Motorists and the public are advised to be alert to the latest traffic news on television and radio.
Details of the special traffic and transport arrangements are available at the TD's website (www.td.gov.hk). For further queries, please contact the 1823 Call Centre (Tel: 1823).
Ends/Friday, June 29, 2012
Issued at HKT 18:55
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