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The Transport Department today (February 13) reminded people of special traffic and transport arrangements which would be implemented at Mong Kok Flower Market during the Lunar New Year:
1. Temporary Road Closures
* Flower Market Road, Yuen Ngai Street, Yuen Po Street and Prince Edward Road West Service Road between Sai Yee Street and Yuen Po Street will be closed from 8am today (February 13) to 8am on Sunday (February 18).
* The following sections of roads will be closed from now to 8am on February 18, subject to the prevailing traffic situation and decision of police at scene:
- the section of Sai Yee Street between Prince Edward Road West and Boundary Street;
- the section of Fa Yuen Street between Prince Edward Road West and Boundary Street
- the section of Playing Field Road between Tung Choi Street and Sai Yee Street; and
- the section of Prince Edward Road West service road between Nathan Road and Sai Yee Street.
2. Temporary Traffic Diversion
* During the road closure on Sai Yee Street, all traffic will be diverted to Prince Edward Road West westbound;
* During the road closure on Fa Yuen Street, all traffic will be diverted to Boundary Street eastbound; and
* During the road closure on Playing Field Road, all traffic will be diverted to either Tung Choi Street northbound or Playing Field Road westbound.
Details of the temporary traffic and public transport arrangements are available on the Transport Department's website: http://www.td.gov.hk/traffic_notices/index_inmode_3_trafficid_7212.htm.
Ends/Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Issued at HKT 11:56
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