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The Transport Department (TD) today (August 24) reminded the public that temporary traffic and transport arrangements will be implemented from 1am to 5.30am this Friday (August 26) in Tuen Mun to facilitate the installation of a sign gantry on Tuen Mun Road.
The arrangements will mainly include:
* The section of Tuen Mun Road southbound between Tsing Tin Interchange and San Hui Playground will be temporarily closed to all vehicular traffic.
* During the road closure period, motorists on Tuen Mun Road southbound heading for Tsuen Wan are advised to travel via Tsing Tin Interchange, Tsing Tin Road, Tsun Wen Road, Pui To Road, Tuen Mun Heung Sze Wui Road and Tuen Hing Road and then rejoin Tuen Mun Road southbound.
* At the same time, the following public transport services will be diverted:
(i) KMB route N260;
(ii) Long Win bus route N30; and
(iii) Green Minibus routes 44 and 606S.
Notices will be put up at respective stops and inside vehicle compartments to inform passengers of the temporary diversions.
The TD and the Police will closely monitor the traffic situation and implement appropriate measures as necessary. Motorists and the public are advised to be alert to the latest traffic news broadcasts via radio and television channels.
Details of the special traffic and transport arrangements are now available on the department's website (www.td.gov.hk).
Ends/Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Issued at HKT 17:27
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