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The Transport Department (TD) today (December 31) reminded the public that special traffic and transport arrangements will be implemented in So Kon Po and Causeway Bay next Tuesday (January 4) to facilitate the holding of a football match at the Hong Kong Stadium.
The special traffic and transport arrangements will mainly include:
* From about 4.30pm onwards, a section of Caroline Hill Road between Leighton Road and Cotton Path, and a section of Hysan Avenue westbound between Sunning Road and Hoi Ping Road, will be closed.
* To facilitate the dispersal of spectators, Caroline Hill Road, Eastern Hospital Road, Link Road northbound, Hoi Ping Road and Leighton Road will be closed from about 9.30pm, until the crowd disperses 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.
* From about 9pm, franchised buses of Cross Harbour Route 117R (Hong Kong Stadium to Mong Kok) will operate.
* On-street car parking spaces and car parks within the affected areas will be suspended.
The TD anticipates that the traffic in So Kon Po and Causeway Bay will 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. People planning to go to the affected areas are advised to use public transport as far as possible.
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/Friday, December 31, 2010
Issued at HKT 17:59
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