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The Transport Department (TD) today (May 19) reminded the public that temporary traffic and transport arrangements will be implemented on the North Lantau Highway and Cheung Tung Road on Sunday (May 22) and next Tuesday (May 24) from 11.30pm to 5.30am on the following day to facilitate road work for the Tuen Mun - Chek Lap Kok Link - Southern Connection Viaduct Section.
The temporary traffic and transport arrangements will mainly include:
Lane closure
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Traffic lanes on the following road sections will be intermittently closed on May 22 and 24 from 11.30pm to 5.30am on the following day:
1. The section of the North Lantau Highway (Kowloon and Tung Chung bound) between Caribbean Coast and Siu Ho Wan Depot;
2. The section of Cheung Tung Road (Kowloon bound) between Fu Tung Street and Ngau Tau Wan; and
3. The section of Cheung Tung Road (Tung Chung bound) between Ngau Tau Wan and Siu Ho Wan Depot.
Public transport services
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A total of 44 bus routes and two Residents' Service routes operating in the affected areas will be temporarily diverted. The public transport operators concerned will arrange publicity to inform passengers of the temporary arrangements.
Appropriate traffic signs will be erected on-site to guide motorists. The TD anticipates that the traffic on the roads concerned will be affected during the period. In case of traffic congestion, motorists should exercise tolerance and patience, and follow Police instructions. The TD and the Police will closely monitor the traffic situation and implement appropriate measures whenever necessary. Motorists and the public are advised to stay alert to the latest traffic news on radio and television.
Information on the temporary traffic and transport arrangements is also available at the TD's website (www.td.gov.hk). Please call 1823 for enquiries.
Ends/Thursday, May 19, 2016
Issued at HKT 16:54
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