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The Transport Department (TD) today (December 13) reminded the public that intermittent traffic lane closures along procession routes will be implemented by the Police this Sunday (December 16) to facilitate the holding of public processions in Wan Chai and Central.
The procession routes are as follows:
I. Public procession from Southorn Playground to the Central Government Offices in Tamar at about 11.30am
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The procession will depart from Southorn Playground for the destination at Central Government Offices in Tamar, via Hennessy Road westbound, Queensway westbound, the footbridge connecting Pacific Place and Queensway Plaza, Queensway Plaza, United Centre, and the footbridge connecting United Centre and CITIC Tower.
II. Public procession from Victoria Park to Keswick Street at about 12.45pm
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The procession will depart from Victoria Park for the destination in Keswick Street, crossing Gloucester Road and travelling via Sugar Street westbound, Yee Wo Street eastbound, the Regal Hong Kong Hotel crossing, across Irving Street and the western pavement of Leighton Road.
III. Public procession from Chater Road Pedestrian Precinct to Rodney Street at about 2pm
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The procession will depart from Chater Road Pedestrian Precinct for the destination in Rodney Street, via the pavement between Statue Square and the Legislative Council Building, Des Voeux Road Central eastbound and Queensway eastbound.
IV. Public procession from Keswick Street to the Central Government Offices in Tamar at about 2.15pm
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The procession will depart from Keswick Street for the destination at Central Government Offices in Tamar, via Pennington Street northbound, Yee Wo Street westbound, Hennessy Road westbound, Queensway westbound, across Queensway eastbound at its junction with Queen's Road East, Rodney Street northbound, the southern pavement of Harcourt Road, the Central Government Offices footbridge, the northern pavement of Harcourt Road and the western pavement of Tim Mei Avenue.
V. Public procession from Rodney Street to the Central Government Offices in Tamar at about 3pm
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The procession will depart from Rodney Street for the destination at Central Government Offices in Tamar, via the southern pavement of Harcourt Road, the Central Government Offices footbridge, the northern pavement of Harcourt Road and the western pavement of Tim Mei Avenue.
Members of the public who plan to go to the affected areas are advised to use public transport services as far as possible. Motorists should avoid driving to the affected areas. The TD anticipates that the traffic from Causeway Bay to Central would be congested. In case of traffic congestion, motorists should exercise tolerance and patience, and take heed of directions of the Police in the affected areas.
The TD and the Police will closely monitor the traffic situation and implement appropriate measures whenever necessary. Motorists and members of public should follow the latest traffic news broadcast via radio and television channels.
Details of the Transport Department Notice are available at the TD's website (www.td.gov.hk). For further queries, please contact the 1823 Call Centre (Tel: 1823).
Ends/Thursday, December 13, 2012
Issued at HKT 16:32
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