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The Transport Department (TD) today (January 6) reminded the public that special traffic and transport arrangements will be implemented in Causeway Bay, Jardine's Lookout and Southern District this Sunday (January 8) to facilitate the holding of the "2011/2012 Hong Kong and Kowloon Walk".
The special traffic and transport arrangements will mainly include:
* From about 7.45am, Stadium Path, Caroline Hill Road, Link Road southbound (uphill), Broadwood Road northbound (downhill), a section of Tai Hang Road between Broadwood Road and Blue Pool Road, and a section of Mount Butler Road between Tai Hang Road and Price Road will be closed in phases.
* During the period of road closures, Citybus routes 5B, 11 and 41A, and green minibus routes 5, 14M, 24M and 30 will be temporarily diverted.
* All car parking spaces at Coombe Road carpark, and bus stops, 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 very 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. 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 public are advised to watch out for 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/Friday, January 6, 2012
Issued at HKT 17:02
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