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Special traffic and transport arrangements to facilitate holding of two parades in Eastern District 
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     The Transport Department (TD) today (June 30) reminded the public that special traffic and transport arrangements will be implemented to facilitate the holding of two parades from Siu Sai Wan to Chai Wan and from Shau Kei Wan Aldrich Bay Park to Tam Kung Temple in Eastern District on July 2 (Sunday).
     
Road closure and traffic arrangements
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(A) The following road sections will be closed from 8am until the crowd dispersal:

Shau Kei Wan
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- Shau Kei Wan Main Street East between Tung Hei Road and Kam Wa Street;
- Shau Kei Wan Main Street East southbound between Kam Wa Street and Factory Street (except tram service); 
- Tam Kung Temple Road;
- A Kung Ngam Village Road between Tung Hei Road and A Kung Ngam Road (except franchised buses);
- Tung Hei Road westbound between its eastern junction with A Kung Ngam Village Road and Mong Lung Street;
- Tung Hei Road eastbound between Oi Lai Street and its eastern junction with A Kung Ngam Village Road;
- Oi Lai Street eastbound between Oi Yin Street and Tung Hei Road;
- Wang Wa Street;
- Factory Street between Shau Kei Wan Main Street East and Wang Wa Street; and
- Kam Wa Street between Shau Kei Wan Main Street East and Wang Wa Street.

(B) The following road sections will be closed intermittently from 10am until the crowd dispersal:

Siu Sai Wan and Chai Wan
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- The slow lane of Siu Sai Wan Road westbound between Siu Sai Wan Estate Bus Terminus and Chai Wan Road; and
- The slow lane of Chai Wan Road westbound between Siu Sai Wan Road and Chai Wan Road Roundabout.

Shau Kei Wan
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- Oi Tak Street southbound between Oi Kan Road and Oi Shun Road;
- Hing Man Street eastbound between Hoi An Street and Hoi Foo Street;
- Hoi Foo Street southbound between Hing Man Street and Shau Kei Wan Road;
- The slow lane of Shau Kei Wan Road eastbound between Hoi Foo Street and Shau Kei Wan Main Street East; and
- Shau Kei Wan Main Street East eastbound between Aldrich Street and Factory Street.

(C) Vehicular access to and from car parks within the affected area will not be allowed until the crowd has dispersed and the road closure is lifted.

Public transport arrangement
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- To tie in with the traffic arrangement, some bus stops in Siu Sai Wan, Chai Wan and Shau Kei Wan will be suspended.  

     Due to road closures in the above affected areas, the TD anticipates that the affected areas and the major roads in the vicinity including Siu Sai Wan Road, Chai Wan Road and Shau Kei Wan Road will become very congested. Motorists are advised to avoid driving to the affected or congested areas unless necessary. In case of road closures and traffic diversions, motorists should follow the instruction of the Police on site and the guidance of road signs. Members of the public are advised to use public transport services as far as possible, in particular railway services. Early planning of journeys and use of alternative travelling routes are advised to avoid unexpected delay.

     Actual implementation of and adjustments to road closures, traffic control and public transport diversions will be made by the Police at the time depending on conditions in the areas.

     Members of the public are advised to follow the latest traffic news on television and radio. They may also visit the TD's website (www.td.gov.hk) or call 1823 for the latest traffic and transport information.
 
Ends/Friday, June 30, 2017
Issued at HKT 12:50
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