Special traffic arrangements at Tseung Kwan O Chinese Permanent Cemetery

A Transport Department spokesman reminded grave sweepers today (April 24) that a general road closure would be implemented on April 28 and 29, May 1 and 6 from 5.30am to 6pm daily, to facilitate vehicular and pedestrian movements in the Tseung Kwan O Chinese Permanent Cemetery. All vehicles except KMB special bus Route No.14S, emergency vehicles, hearses, vehicles in funeral processions and vehicles possessing permit issued by that cemetery are prohibited from using the access road leading to the cemetery. KMB's special bus route will run from 7am to 5.25pm between Lei Yue Mun Road, Yau Tong and the cemetery.

     The spokesman appealed to the public to make full use of public transport, avoid going to the cemetery on busy days and follow the instructions of Police or other personnel on duty. If members of the public are going to take KMB Route No.14S, they should be aware of the above general road closure.


Details are available on the following websites:

Transport Department         www.td.gov.hk
Hong Kong Police Force       www.info.gov.hk/police
The Board of Management      www.bmcpc.org.hk
of the Chinese Permanent
Cemeteries

Ends/Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Issued at HKT 12:50