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The Transport Department (TD) today (January 28) reminded people that the following major special traffic and transport arrangements would be implemented in So Kon Po and Causeway Bay tomorrow (January 29) to facilitate the holding of a football match in Hong Kong Stadium:
* From about 5.15pm, Caroline Hill Road and Eastern Hospital Road will be re-routed to one-way southbound and one-way northbound respectively to facilitate the arrival of spectators.
* From about 10.05pm, Caroline Hill Road, Eastern Hospital Road and Link Road northbound will be closed to facilitate the dispersal of spectators until crowds have dispersed.
* During the period of road closures, Citybus Route 5B, GMB Routes 5, 14M and 30 will be temporarily diverted.
* Cross Harbour Bus Route 117R will operate from Hong Kong Stadium to Mongkok after the event.
* On-street car parking spaces and car parks within the road closure areas will be suspended.
The TD anticipates that the traffic in the vicinity of the affected areas will be congested. Motorists are advised to avoid driving to the affected areas. In cases of traffic congestion, motorists should exercise tolerance and patience, and follow the instructions of the Police. People planning to go to the affected area are advised to make use of public transport.
The TD and the Police will closely monitor the traffic situation and will implement appropriate measures whenever necessary. Motorists and 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 department's website (www.td.gov.hk).
Ends/Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Issued at HKT 10:01
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