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The Transport Department (TD) today (January 27) reminded the public that a series of special traffic and transport arrangements will be implemented in the vicinity of the Lunar New Year Fair in Victoria Park on Lunar New Year's Eve (January 30).
The arrangements include:
1. Partial road closures in the vicinity of the Lunar New Year Fair in Victoria Park and implementation of traffic diversions.
2. Public transport services
Most public transport services including the MTR and trams will provide overnight or extended services. To meet passenger needs, bus companies will operate 15 special bus routes services, extend the services of 44 bus routes, strengthen the services of 59 bus routes and divert 29 bus routes in connection with the special traffic arrangements. Green minibus operators will extend the services of 67 routes and divert seven routes in connection with the special traffic arrangements.
3. Suspension of some parking spaces.
4. Vehicle access to all car parks and hotels within the closed roads will be prohibited and vehicles parked in these car parks and hotels will not be permitted to leave until the roads are re-opened.
People who plan to go to the affected areas are advised to use public transport as far as possible. In cases of traffic obstruction, motorists are urged to exercise tolerance and patience, and take heed of instructions of Police in the affected areas. The public are also advised to stay alert to the latest traffic news on radio and television.
Details of the temporary traffic and transport arrangements are now available on the TD's website (www.td.gov.hk). For enquiries, please call 1823 (Tel: 1823).
Ends/Monday, January 27, 2014
Issued at HKT 15:35
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