Special traffic arrangements for Lunar New Year's Eve

The Transport Department today (February 15) reminded people that special traffic and transport arrangements would be implemented to facilitate smooth traffic flow on February 17 (Lunar New Year's Eve).

     Special public transport services on Lunar New Year's Eve (February 17):

*    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 East Rail between East Tsim Sha Tsui Station and Sheung Shui Station
*    Overnight services will be provided for Ma On Shan Rail
*    Overnight services will be provided for West Rail
*    Overnight services for some LRT Routes will be provided
*    Overnight service will be provided for tramways
*    Special services of some franchised bus and mini-bus 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. Even so, they should drive with patience and follow police directions."

     Passengers heading for the airport and other cross-boundary checkpoints were reminded to allow more time if they had to pass through the affected areas in a bid to avoid delay.

     Details of the special traffic and transport arrangements for the major Lunar New Year events are available at the "Traffic Notices" of the department's Homepage www.td.gov.hk. People should listen to radio/TV announcements about the latest traffic situations.

Ends/Thursday, February 15, 2007
Issued at HKT 17:28