Special traffic and transport arrangements in Chai Wan for Chung Yeung Festival
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The special traffic and transport arrangements will include:
A. Road closures
October 1 (Saturday), 2 (Sunday), 8 (Saturday), 15 (Saturday) and 16 (Sunday)
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In connection with the implementation of Phase II road closures by the Police, the left-turning movement from Lin Shing Road to Cape Collinson Road leading to the vicinity of the Chinese Permanent Cemetery will be closed to all vehicular traffic (except for green minibus (GMB) route 18M, hearses, funeral vehicles and vehicles with permits) from 7am to 6.30pm daily.
Lin Shing Road and Cape Collinson Road will be closed to all vehicular traffic from 7am to 6.30pm daily (except for franchised buses, GMB routes 16A, 16M and 16X, hearses, funeral vehicles and vehicles with permits). The Police may allow taxis and public light buses to enter Lin Shing Road and turn right into Cape Collinson Road depending on the traffic conditions in the vicinity of the Chai Wan cemeteries.
October 9 (Chung Yeung Festival) and 10 (the day following the Chung Yeung Festival)
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In connection with the implementation of Phase III road closures by the Police, Lin Shing Road and Cape Collinson Road will be closed to all vehicular traffic from 7am to 7pm daily (except for franchised buses, GMB routes 16A, 16M and 16X, hearses, funeral vehicles and vehicles with permits).
Other Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays
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For the other Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays until October 29, vehicles will be allowed to use the section of Cape Collinson Road east of Lin Shing Road (i.e. the left-turning movement from Lin Shing Road to Cape Collinson Road leading to the vicinity of the Chinese Permanent Cemetery) from 7am to 6pm daily during the implementation of Phase I road closures by the Police. Should traffic conditions worsen, the Police may consider escalating the road closures to Phase II.
B. Public transport services
New World First Bus (NWFB) route 388 (Circular) between Chai Wan Station Bus Terminus and Chai Wan Cemeteries will be operated from 9am to 2pm on October 1, from 8am to 5pm daily on October 2 and 16, from 9am to 4pm on October 8 and 15, from 7am to 6pm on October 9 and 10, and when necessary the service will be strengthened depending on traffic conditions and passenger demand.
NWFB route 389 (Circular) between Shau Kei Wan Bus Terminus and Chai Wan Cemeteries will be operated from 9am to 5pm daily on October 2 and 16, from 9am to 4pm daily on October 8 and 15, from 7am to 6pm on October 9 and 10, and when necessary the service will be strengthened depending on traffic conditions and passenger demand.
Actual implementation of and adjustments to road closures, traffic control and public transport diversions will be made by the Police at the time depending on conditions in the areas. Members of the public are advised to follow the latest traffic news on television and radio. They may also visit the TD's website (www.td.gov.hk) or call 1823 for the latest traffic and transport information.
Ends/Tuesday, September 27, 2016
Issued at HKT 17:07
Issued at HKT 17:07
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