The Transport Department (TD) today (June 15) reminded the public that temporary traffic and transport arrangements will be implemented on the North Lantau Highway and Cheung Tung Road next Wednesday (June 20) and Thursday (June 21) from 11.30pm to 5.30am of the following day to facilitate road works of the Tuen Mun - Chek Lap Kok Link Southern Connection Viaduct Section.
 
     The temporary traffic and transport arrangements will mainly include:

Lane closure
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     Traffic lanes on the following road sections will be intermittently closed on June 20 and 21 from 11.30pm to 5.30am of the following day:
 

1. The section of the North Lantau Highway (Kowloon bound and Tung Chung bound) between Caribbean Coast and Pak Mong;
2. The section of Cheung Tung Road (Kowloon bound) between Tat Tung Road and Siu Ho Wan Depot; and
3. The section of Cheung Tung Road (Tung Chung bound) between Siu Ho Wan Depot and Pak Mong.

Public transport services
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     A total of 41 bus routes and two Residents' Service routes operating in the affected areas will be temporarily diverted. The public transport operators concerned will display notices to advise passengers of the above temporary arrangements.
 
     Appropriate traffic signs will be erected on-site to guide motorists. The TD anticipates that the traffic on the roads concerned will be affected during the period. In case of traffic congestion, motorists should exercise tolerance and patience, and follow instructions of the Police. 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.

     Information on the temporary traffic and transport arrangements is also available at the TD's website (www.td.gov.hk). Please call 1823 for enquiries.

Ends/Friday, June 15, 2018
Issued at HKT 14:30

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