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The Transport Department (TD) today (August 17) reminded the public that temporary traffic and transport arrangements will be implemented at the junction of Shau Kei Wan Road and Tai On Street from 10am next Monday (August 20) to 10am on August 31 to facilitate tram track renewal work.
The temporary traffic and transport arrangements will include:
Temporary Traffic Arrangements
* temporary closure of a section of the rightmost traffic lane on Shau Kei Wan Road westbound near its junction with Shing On Street;
* temporary closure of a section of the rightmost traffic lane on Shau Kei Wan Road eastbound near its junction with Shing On Street; and
* temporary closure of a section of the second right traffic lane of Tai On Street near its junction with Shau Kei Wan Road (heading for Shau Kei Wan Road westbound)
Temporary Transport Arrangements
* The bus stops of Citybus Routes A12, 529 and 698R and New World First Bus Routes 2, 81 and 82 on Shau Kei Wan Road westbound near Tai Chung Building will continue to be temporarily relocated about 70 metres westwards to Shau Kei Wan Road westbound outside Yip Ning Building.
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. People planning to go to the affected area are advised to use public transport as far as possible.
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 special traffic arrangements are now available on the department's website (www.td.gov.hk).
Ends/Friday, August 17, 2012
Issued at HKT 15:00
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