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The Transport Department (TD) today (November 11) reminded the public that special traffic and transport arrangements will be implemented in Causeway Bay this Saturday and Sunday (November 14 and 15) to facilitate the holding of public parades.
The special traffic and transport arrangements will mainly include:
November 14:
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The section of Yun Ping Road between Lan Fong Road and Kai Chiu Road and the section of Kai Chiu Road between Yun Ping Road and Lee Garden Road will be closed from 7.30pm to 10pm. During the holding of the event, the Police may implement other traffic diversion and road closure arrangements whenever necessary.
November 15:
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* From 2.30pm onwards, Great George Street, the section of Kingston Street westbound between Paterson Street and Gloucester Road and the section of Paterson Street between Kingston Street and Great George Street will be closed. During the holding of the event, the Police may implement other traffic diversion and road closure arrangements whenever necessary.
* During the period of road closure, New World First Bus route 2; cross-harbour routes 102, 106 and 307; and green minibus route 25 will be temporarily diverted. The public transport operators concerned will arrange publicity to inform passengers of the temporary arrangements.
* The public light bus stands at Sugar Street and Paterson Street and the taxi stands at Paterson Street will be suspended during the period of road closure.
* Car parks within the road closure areas will be suspended. Any vehicles found illegally parked within the precinct of the special traffic arrangements specified above will be towed away without prior notice.
The TD anticipates that the traffic in Causeway Bay would be congested on the event days. 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.
The TD and the Police will closely monitor the traffic situation and implement appropriate measures whenever necessary. Motorists and the public are advised to be alert to the latest traffic news on TV and radio.
Details of the special traffic and transport arrangements are available at the TD's website (www.td.gov.hk). Please call 1823 for any enquiries.
Ends/Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Issued at HKT 14:40
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