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The Transport Department today (January 23) reminded the public that special traffic and transport arrangements would be implemented to facilitate festive activities on Lunar New Year's Eve (January 25).
Special public transport services on Lunar New Year's Eve (January 25) are as follows:
* Overnight services will be provided for MTR Island Line, Tsuen Wan Line, Kwun Tong Line, Tseung Kwan O Line and Tung Chung Line
* Overnight services will be provided for MTR East Rail Line between East Tsim Sha Tsui Station and Sheung Shui Station
* Overnight services will be provided for MTR Ma On Shan Line
* Overnight services will be provided for MTR West Rail Line
* Overnight services for some MTR Light Rail Transit (LRT) routes will be provided
* Extended services to 3am on the following day will be provided for tramways
* Special services of some franchised bus and minibus routes will be provided
"As there will be partial or full road closures and traffic diversions on the affected roads, people are advised to make the best use of public transport services to avoid congestion and unnecessary delay," the spokesman said.
"On-site police officers will implement the traffic and transport measures in phases according to the prevailing crowd and traffic situations. Drivers should avoid driving to the affected areas. If they do, they should drive with patience and follow police directions."
Passengers heading for the airport and other cross-boundary checkpoints are reminded to allow more time if they have to pass through the affected areas to avoid delay.
Details of the special traffic and transport arrangements for the major Lunar New Year events are available on the department's website, www.td.gov.hk. The Transport Department also urged the public to listen to radio/TV announcements on the latest traffic situation.
Ends/Friday, January 23, 2009
Issued at HKT 12:43
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