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The Government announced today (December 9) the closure of part of the footpath of Jordan Road to facilitate the improvement works of the Mass Transit Railway (MTR) Jordan Station.
A portion of the footpath on Jordan Road near the junction at Nathan Road will be temporarily closed and altered for a period of three months from January 29, 2012, for the construction of a new MTR external lift and entrance modification works.
During the construction period, diversion of pedestrians will be implemented. A temporary footpath at least 1.5 metres wide will be provided.
A notice on the road closure was published in the Government Gazette today.
A plan showing the affected area is available for public inspection at the Public Enquiry Service Centre, Yau Tsim Mong District Office, at G/F, Mong Kok Government Offices, 30 Luen Wan Street, Mong Kok, and at the District Lands Office (Kowloon West) on 10/F, Yau Ma Tei Carpark Building, 250 Shanghai Street, Yau Ma Tei.
Any person who wishes to make a claim for compensation should write to the Director of Lands, 20/F, North Point Government Offices, 333 Java Road, North Point.
Ends/Friday, December 9, 2011
Issued at HKT 15:31
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