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The Transport Department (TD) today (January 28) reminded the public that special traffic and transport arrangements will be implemented in So Kon Po and Causeway Bay this Saturday (January 30) to facilitate the holding of a football match at the Hong Kong Stadium.
The special traffic and transport arrangements will mainly include:
* From about 1pm, the section of Caroline Hill Road between Leighton Road and Cotton Path, and the section of Hysan Avenue westbound between Sunning Road and Hoi Ping Road, will be closed.
* From about 4pm, Caroline Hill Road and the section of Eastern Hospital Road between Caroline Hill Road and Cotton Path will be closed to facilitate the dispersal of spectators, until crowd is dispersed and road closures are lifted.
* During the period of road closures, Citybus Route 5B, Green Minibus Routes 14M, 26 and 30, and Residents' Service Route HR 51 will be temporarily diverted.
* On-street car parking spaces and car parks within the affected areas will be suspended.
The TD anticipates that the traffic in the vicinity of So Kon Po and Causeway Bay would be congested. Motorists are advised to avoid driving to the affected areas. In case of traffic congestion, motorists should exercise tolerance and patience, and follow the instructions of the Police. Members of the public planning to go to the affected area are advised to use public transport as far as possible.
The TD and the Police will closely monitor the traffic situation and implement appropriate measures whenever necessary. Motorists and members of the public are advised to stay 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).
Ends/Thursday, January 28, 2016
Issued at HKT 15:11
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