The Transport Department (TD) today (December 7) reminded the public that special traffic and transport arrangements will be implemented in Tuen Mun to facilitate the holding of the 2018 Hong Kong (Tuen Mun) International Half-Marathon this Sunday (December 9).
 
     The special traffic and transport arrangements mainly include:
 
Road closures
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* From about midnight to noon, some road sections in Tuen Mun Kau Hui in the vicinity of the Tin Hau Temple will be closed;
* From about 2am to 7.30am, Tuen Mun Road (Yuen Long bound) between the Siu Lam Interchange and Tuen Lung Street will be closed;
* From about 2am to 8am, Wong Chu Road eastbound between Hoi Wong Road and Tuen Mun Road will be closed; and
* From about 2am to 8.45am, Wong Chu Road eastbound between Tsing Wun Road and Hoi Wong Road, and Lung Fu Road, will be closed.
 
Change of bus and minibus services
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     Due to extensive road closures in Tuen Mun, 34 bus routes and eight green minibus routes will be diverted. The public transport operators concerned will display notices to inform passengers of the temporary arrangements.
 
     The TD anticipates that the traffic in the affected areas and the major roads in the vicinity (including Castle Peak Road - Tai Lam, Castle Peak Road - So Kwun Wat, Castle Peak Road - Castle Peak Bay, Pui To Road, Hoi Wong Road, Hoi Wing Road and roads in the Tuen Mun town centre) will be more congested than on normal Sundays.
 
     Members of the public going to the affected areas are advised to plan their journeys as early as possible, use alternative routes and allow more travelling time to cater for unexpected delay. In case of traffic congestion, motorists should exercise restraint and patience, and follow Police instructions. Passengers are advised to pay particular attention to the arrangements for route diversions and the change of stop locations during the road closures.
 
     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 special traffic and transport arrangements are now available on the TD's website (www.td.gov.hk). For enquiries, please call 1823.

Ends/Friday, December 7, 2018
Issued at HKT 11:00

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