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The Transport Department (TD) today (January 19) reminded the public that special traffic and transport arrangements will be implemented in connection with festive activities on Lunar New Year's Eve (January 22).
The special public transport services to be implemented are as follows:
* Overnight services will be provided for MTR Island Line, Tsuen Wan Line, Kwun Tong Line, Tseung Kwan O Line, Tung Chung Line, Ma On Shan Line and West Rail Line;
* Overnight services will be provided for MTR East Rail Line between Hung Hom Station and Sheung Shui Station;
* Overnight services for some MTR Light Rail Transit routes will be provided;
* Extended services to 3am on the following day (January 23) will be provided by tramways;
* Special services of some franchised bus and minibus routes will be provided.
"As there will be partial or full road closures and traffic diversions on the affected roads, people are advised to make the best use of public transport services to avoid congestion and unnecessary delay," a department spokesman said.
"On-site police officers will implement special traffic and transport arrangements in phases according to the prevailing crowd and traffic situations. Motorists should avoid driving to the affected areas. If it is unavoidable, they should exercise tolerance and patience, and take heed of instructions from the Police.
"Passengers heading for the airport and other cross-boundary checkpoints are reminded to allow more travelling time if they have to pass through the affected areas so as to avoid any delay."
Details of the special traffic and transport arrangements for major Lunar New Year events are now available on the TD's website (www.td.gov.hk). Members of the public are advised to follow the latest traffic news broadcast via TV and radio stations.
Ends/Thursday, January 19, 2012
Issued at HKT 14:12
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