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The Transport Department (TD) today (August 13) reminded the public that temporary traffic and transport arrangements will be implemented on the North Lantau Highway and Cheung Tung Road from 12.30am to 5.30am on Saturday (August 15) to facilitate road work of the Tuen Mun - Chek Lap Kok Link - Southern Connection Viaduct Section.
The temporary traffic and transport arrangements will mainly include:
Lane Closure
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Traffic lanes on the following road sections will be intermittently closed from 12.30am to 5.30am on August 15:
1. The section of the North Lantau Highway (Kowloon and Tung Chung bound) between Caribbean Coast and Siu Ho Wan Depot;
2. The section of Cheung Tung Road (Kowloon bound) between Fu Tung Street and Ngau Tau Wan; and
3. The section of Cheung Tung Road (Tung Chung bound) between Ngau Tau Wan and Siu Ho Wan Depot.
Public Transport Services
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A total of 36 bus routes and three Residents' Service routes operating in the affected areas will be temporarily diverted. The public transport operators concerned will arrange publicity to inform passengers of the temporary arrangements.
Appropriate traffic signs will be erected on-site to guide motorists. The TD anticipates that the traffic on the roads concerned will be affected during the period. In case of traffic congestion, motorists should exercise tolerance and patience, and follow instructions of the Police. The TD and the Police will closely monitor the traffic situation and implement appropriate measures whenever necessary. Motorists and the public are advised to stay alert to the latest traffic news on radio and television.
Information on the temporary traffic and transport arrangements is also available at the TD's website (www.td.gov.hk). Please call 1823 for enquiries.
Ends/Thursday, August 13, 2015
Issued at HKT 18:41
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