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The Transport Department (TD) today (November 5) reminded the public that special traffic and transport arrangements will be implemented in So Kon Po and Causeway Bay on Saturday (November 7) and Sunday (November 8) to facilitate the holding of rugby matches at Hong Kong Stadium.
The special traffic and transport arrangements mainly include:
* From about 8am on Saturday (Novermber 7) and Sunday (November 8), the section of Caroline Hill Road between Leighton Road and Cotton Path, and the section of Hysan Avenue westbound between Sunning Road and Hoi Ping Road, will be closed in stages.
* From about 5.45pm on Saturday and Sunday, Caroline Hill Road, Eastern Hospital Road, Eastern Hospital Road service road, Cotton Path, Link Road northbound and Hoi Ping Road will be closed to facilitate the dispersal of spectators until the crowd has dispersed and road closures are lifted.
* During the road closures, Citybus Routes 5B, 37A, 75, 90 and 97; New World First Bus Route 590A; Cross Harbour Routes 601, 680, 680A, 680B, 680P and 936; Green Minibus Routes 14M, 26 and 30; and Residents' Service Route HR51 will be temporarily diverted.
* Franchised buses of Cross Harbour Bus Route 117R will operate from Hong Kong Stadium to Mong Kok after the event.
* On-street parking spaces within the road closure areas will be suspended. Car parks within the road closure areas will be suspended if necessary.
The TD anticipates that the traffic in the vicinity of So Kon Po and Causeway Bay will be very 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. Members of the public 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 whenever necessary. Motorists and members of 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 TD's website (www.td.gov.hk).
Ends/Thursday, November 5, 2015
Issued at HKT 15:45
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