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The Transport Department (TD) today (August 3) reminded the public that temporary traffic and transport arrangements would be implemented at the junction of Shau Kei Wan Road and Tai On Street from 10am next Monday (August 6) to 10am on August 13 to facilitate tram track renewal work.
The temporary traffic and transport arrangements will include:
* Temporary closure of a section of the rightmost traffic lane on Shau Kei Wan Road westbound near its junction with Shing On Street;
* Temporary closure of a section of the rightmost traffic lane of Tai On Street near its junction with Shau Kei Wan Road; and
* The bus stops of Citybus Routes A12, 529 and 698R and New World First Bus Routes 2, 81 and 82 on Shau Kei Wan Road westbound near Tai Chung Building will be temporarily relocated about 70 metres westwards to Shau Kei Wan Road westbound outside Yip Ning Building.
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 implement appropriate measures as necessary. The public are advised to be alert to the latest traffic news on radio and television.
Details of the special traffic arrangements are now available on the department's website (www.td.gov.hk).
Ends/Friday, August 3, 2012
Issued at HKT 14:32
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