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The Transport Department (TD) today (April 20) reminded the public that temporary traffic and transport arrangements would be implemented from 1.45am to 6am this Sunday (April 24) in Tuen Mun to facilitate the demolition works of the existing Yan Oi Bridge on Tuen Mun Road (town centre section).
The arrangements mainly include:
* The section of Tuen Mun Road northbound between Tuen Hi Road and Yuk Hong Street will be temporarily closed to all vehicular traffic.
* During the road closure period, motorists on Tuen Mun Road northbound heading for Yuen Long are advised to travel via Wong Chu Road, Tsing Wun Road, Ming Kum Road, Tsing Tin Road, Tsing Tin Interchange and then rejoin Tuen Mun Road northbound.
* During road closure period, the following public transport services will be diverted:
(i) KMB bus route: N260;
(ii) Long Win bus route: N30; and
(iii) GMB route: 606S.
Notices will be put up at respective stops and in vehicle compartments to inform passengers of the temporary diversions.
The TD and the Police will closely monitor the traffic situation and implement appropriate measures as necessary. Motorists and the public are advised to be alert to the latest traffic news broadcast via 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, April 20, 2011
Issued at HKT 18:05
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