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Special traffic and transport arrangements in So Kon Po and Causeway Bay from this Friday to Sunday
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     The Transport Department (TD) today (April 2) reminded the public that special traffic and transport arrangements will be implemented in So Kon Po and Causeway Bay from this Friday (April 6) to Sunday (April 8), to facilitate the holding of rugby matches at Hong Kong Stadium.

     The special traffic and transport arrangements mainly include:

*  From about 8am on April 6, and from about 7am on April 7 and 8, the section of Caroline Hill Road northbound between Leighton Road and Cotton Path, and parts of Hysan Avenue westbound, will be closed;

*  From about 8pm on April 6, from about 6.50pm on April 7, and from about 6.30pm on April 8, Caroline Hill Road, Eastern Hospital Road, Eastern Hospital Road service road, Cotton Path, part of Tung Lo Wan Road northbound, Link Road and Hoi Ping Road will be closed to facilitate the dispersal of spectators until the crowd disperses and road closures are lifted;

*   During the road closure periods, Citybus routes 5B, 37A, 75, 90 and 97, New World First Bus route 8H, cross-harbour routes 601, 678, 680 and 936, green minibus routes 14M, 26 and 30, and residents' service route HR51 will be temporarily diverted;

*  Free shuttle bus services will operate from Hong Kong Stadium to Lan Kwai Fong and MTR Admiralty Station daily after the event. Franchised bus cross-harbour route 117R will operate from Hong Kong Stadium to Mong Kok after the event on April 7 and 8; and

*  On-street parking spaces and car parks within the road closure areas will be suspended.

     The TD anticipates that the traffic in the vicinity of So Kon Po and Causeway Bay will be very congested. Motorists are advised to avoid driving to the affected areas. In case of traffic congestion, motorists should exercise tolerance and patience, and follow the instructions of the Police. Subject to the actual traffic conditions in the areas, the Police may implement other ad-hoc traffic and transport measures, including road closures, traffic diversion, alteration and suspension of public transport services. Members of the public who plan to go to the affected areas are advised to plan their journey in advance, allow more travelling time to cater for unexpected delays, and use public transport services as far as possible.

     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 special traffic and transport arrangements are now available on the TD's website (www.td.gov.hk). For enquiries, please call 1823.
 
Ends/Monday, April 2, 2018
Issued at HKT 12:00
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