Temporary traffic arrangements for tram track renewal works in Eastern District from next Monday

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     The Transport Department (TD) today (October 4) reminded the public that to facilitate tram track renewal works in Eastern District, the following temporary traffic arrangements will be implemented from about 10am next Monday (October 9) to 10am on October 16 or until the above works are completed:

(A) Lane closure
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     The following lanes will be temporarily closed to all vehicular traffic (except trams):
(i) A section of the nearside lane of Shau Kei Wan Road eastbound near Hoi An Street; and
(ii) A section of the nearside lane of Hoi An Street near Shau Kei Wan Road.

(B) Banning of turning movement
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     All vehicles will be temporarily prohibited from turning left from Hoi An Street to Shau Kei Wan Road eastbound.

(C) Traffic diversions

(i) Vehicles on Hing Man Street eastbound heading for Shau Kei Wan Road eastbound will be diverted via Hing Man Street southbound; and
(ii) Vehicles on Hoi An Street heading for Shau Kei Wan Road eastbound will be diverted via Sai Wan Ho Street westbound, Hoi Ning Street northbound, Hing Man Street eastbound and Hing Man Street southbound.

     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 be alert to the latest traffic news on radio and television.

     Details of the temporary traffic arrangement are now available on the department's website (www.td.gov.hk).

Ends/Wednesday, October 4, 2017
Issued at HKT 16:26

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