Temporary traffic and transport arrangements on North Lantau Highway and Cheung Tung Road from next Monday
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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 on November 14, 16, 20 and 23 from 11.30pm to 5.30am on the following day:
1. The section of the North Lantau Highway (Tung Chung bound and/or Kowloon 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 28 bus routes and two 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 police instructions. 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, November 10, 2016
Issued at HKT 12:15
Issued at HKT 12:15
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