The Transport Department (TD) today (November 17) reminded the public that to facilitate tram track renewal works in Central District, the following road sections will be temporarily closed to all vehicular traffic (except trams) from next Monday (November 21) to 8.59am on November 28:

* The offside lane of Des Voeux Road Central eastbound from its junction with Jackson Road to a point about 35 metres east of the same junction; and

* The offside lane of Des Voeux Road Central westbound from its junction with Jackson Road to a point about 20m east of the same junction.

     Appropriate traffic signs and road markings will be erected on-site to guide motorists.
 
     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 arrangement are now available on the department's website (www.td.gov.hk).

Ends/Thursday, November 17, 2016
Issued at HKT 11:31

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