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Police will implement special traffic arrangements before and after Ching Ming Festival to facilitate grave-sweepers visiting Tseung Kwan O Chinese Permanent Cemetery.

Special traffic arrangements to be implemented on March 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 and 26 ; April 1, 2, 4, 8, 9, 15, 16, 21-24, 29, 30 and May 1, 6 and 7 are as follows:

1. The access road leading to Tseung Kwan O Chinese Permanent Cemetery will be closed to traffic except emergency vehicles, hearses, vehicles taking part in funeral processions, vehicles of On Luen Tsuen villagers and KMB shuttle buses between 6 am and 8 pm.

2. KMB will provide Route No.14S shuttle bus service from the bus stop on eastbound Lei Yue Mun Road east of St. Antonius Girls' School to Tseung Kwan O Chinese Permanent Cemetery from 7 am to 5.30 pm except on April 2 and 4.

3. Temporary taxi and public light bus stands will be designated on the westbound Lei Yue Mun Road opposite to St. Antonius Girls' School between 7 am and 5.30 pm.

4. No vehicle will be allowed to stop and wait on Ko Chiu Road.

Motorists are advised to take heed of traffic signs and follow instructions from Traffic Police at the scene.

Members of the public are urged to make full use of public transport and to comply with the advice and instructions given by Police.

Police Report No.1

Issued by PPRB

End/1030 hours, Tuesday, March 29, 2000 (NR)

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