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The Transport Department (TD) today (November 23) reminded the public that the second stage of temporary traffic arrangements to facilitate tram track renewal work in Causeway Bay will be implemented from 9am this Thursday (November 26) to noon next Wednesday (December 2).
The temporary traffic arrangements will mainly include:
* The middle lane of Percival Street from its junction with Foo Ming Street to a point about 20 metres south of the same junction will be temporarily closed to all vehicular traffic except trams.
* The offside lane of Percival Street from its junction with Foo Ming Street to a point about 30 metres south of the same junction will be temporarily designated as a restricted zone 24 hours daily.
* Pak Sha Road and the section of Lee Garden Road between Kai Chiu Road and Lan Fong Road will be temporarily designated as prohibited zones for vehicles exceeding 8 metres in length 24 hours daily.
* Vehicles exceeding 8 metres in length on Lan Fong Road heading for Percival Street will be diverted via Lee Garden Road southbound, Hysan Avenue eastbound, Hoi Ping Road southbound, Leighton Road westbound, Morrison Hill Road northbound, Tin Lok Lane and Hennessy Road eastbound;
* Vehicles exceeding 8 metres in length on Yun Ping Road heading for Percival Street will be diverted via Kai Chiu Road, Lee Garden Road northbound, Hennessy Road westbound, Tonnochy Road northbound and Lockhart Road eastbound; and
* Vehicles exceeding 8 metres in length on Kai Chiu Road heading for Percival Street will be diverted via Lee Garden Road northbound, Hennessy Road westbound, Tonnochy Road northbound and Lockhart Road eastbound.
Appropriate traffic signs and road markings will be erected on site to guide motorists.
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 whenever necessary. The public are advised to be alert to the latest traffic news on radio and television.
Details of the temporary traffic and transport arrangements are now available on the department's website (www.td.gov.hk).
Ends/Monday, November 23, 2015
Issued at HKT 16:39
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