The Transport Department (TD) today (January 5) reminded the public that special traffic and transport arrangements will be implemented in Causeway Bay, Jardine's Lookout and Southern District this Sunday (January 8) to facilitate the holding of the 2016/2017 Hong Kong and Kowloon Walk. The special traffic and transport arrangements mainly include:
 
* From about 7.30am, Stadium Path, Caroline Hill Road, Link Road southbound (uphill), Broadwood Road northbound (downhill), Tai Hang Road between Broadwood Road and Blue Pool Road, and Mount Butler Road between Tai Hang Road and Price Road will be closed in phases.
 
* During the road closure period, Citybus routes 5B, 11 and 41A, and green minibus routes 5, 14M, 24M and 30 will be temporarily diverted.
 
* From 6am onwards, all on-street parking spaces at Stadium Path, Caroline Hill Road, Hoi Ping Road and Coombe Road will be suspended in phases.
 
     The TD anticipates that the traffic in the vicinity of the affected areas will be 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 who plan to go to the affected areas are advised to use public transport services 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 stay alert to the latest traffic news on radio and television.
 
     Details of the special traffic and transport arrangements are available at the TD's website (www.td.gov.hk). For enquiries, please call 1823.

Ends/Thursday, January 5, 2017
Issued at HKT 17:00

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