Temporary traffic arrangements for tram track renewal works in Western District from next Monday
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     The Transport Department (TD) today (March 23) reminded the public that to facilitate tram track renewal work in Western District, the following temporary traffic arrangements will be implemented from 9am next Monday (March 27) to 8.59am on April 10:
 
* The offside lane of the section of Davis Street southbound between Hau Wo Street and Belcher's Street will be temporarily closed to all vehicular traffic (except for trams).
 
* The eastern kerbside lane of Davis Street from its junction with Hau Wo Street to a point about 15 metres south of the same junction will be temporarily designated as a restricted zone 24 hours daily.
 
     Appropriate traffic signs and road markings will be erected on-site to guide motorists.
   
     The TD and the Police will closely monitor the traffic situation and implement appropriate measures whenever necessary. Members of the public are advised to stay alert to the latest traffic news on radio and television.
 
     Details of the temporary traffic arrangements are now available on the department's website (www.td.gov.hk).

Ends/Thursday, March 23, 2017
Issued at HKT 16:10

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