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Police will implement crowd management and special traffic arrangements to facilitate members of the public visiting the "Wishing Tree" in Lam Tsuen, Tai Po, during the Lunar New Year from January 23 to February 6.
"Police will continue to take strict enforcement actions against illegal parking. During the Lunar New Year period, any illegally parked vehicles will be towed away without prior notice," a Police spokesman said.
"As a large number of people are expected to visit the 'Wishing Tree' in Lam Tsuen, we are calling on the public to make use of public transport to alleviate traffic congestion," he added.
The following traffic measures will be implemented from January 23 to 29, and may also be implemented from January 30 to February 6 depending on the prevailing traffic situation, between 7am and 7pm daily:
Temporary restricted zone:
All vehicles will be temporarily prohibited from pick up or drop off passengers and loading or unloading goods at:
1. a section of the access road to Fong Ma Po Village between Lam Kam Road and Lam Tsuen Rural Committee Office; and
2. a section of Lam Kam Road between the access road to Tong Sheung Tsuen and Lam Kam Road Interchange (except franchised buses and green minibuses).
Depending on the prevailing traffic situation, public light buses and taxis may be allowed to drop off or pick up passengers at bus stops on Lam Kam Road near Hang Ha Po Tsuen and Tong Sheung Tsuen. Plying for hire is strictly prohibited.
The following traffic measures will be implemented from January 23 to February 6:
Road closure:
A section of Lam Tsuen Heung Kung Sho Road between Lam Tsuen Pai Lau and Lam Tsuen Rural Committee Office will be closed to vehicular traffic (except emergency vehicles) between 7am and 7pm daily during the period.
Temporary traffic diversion:
1. Depending on the prevailing traffic situation, all vehicles accessing Lam Kam Road (Pat Heung bound), except franchised buses, coaches, green minibuses, taxis with passengers and vehicles of Lam Tsuen residents, may be required to travel via Kwong Fuk Interchange and the nearside lane of the slip road leading from northbound Tolo Highway to Lam Kam Road Interchange; and
2. A temporary vehicle holding area will be designated between Lam Tsuen Public School and Hang Ha Po Tsuen to facilitate visitors alighting or boarding vehicles.
Public transport:
1. Special bus route No.63R will run from MTR Tai Po Market Station to Lam Tsuen from January 23 to 25, as well as 28 and 29; and
2. Special trips of green minibus route No.25K will run from MTR Tai Wo Station to Lam Tsuen between 10am and 6pm daily from January 23 to 25 as well as 28 and 29.
Members of the public are urged to take heed of instructions of police at scene.
Police Report No. 97
Ends/Thursday, January 19, 2012
Issued at HKT 10:27
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