Special traffic and transport arrangements in So Kon Po and Causeway Bay on Friday

     The Transport Department today (April 15) reminded the public that special traffic and transport arrangements would be implemented in So Kon Po and Causeway Bay on Friday (April 17) to facilitate the holding of football matches at Hong Kong Stadium:

* From about 5pm, Caroline Hill Road and Eastern Hospital Road will be re-routed to one-way southbound and one-way northbound respectively for the arrival of spectators.

* From about 9.35pm, Caroline Hill Road, Eastern Hospital Road and Link Road northbound will be closed for the dispersal of spectators until crowds have dispersed.

* During the period of road closures, Citybus Route 5B, Green Minibus Routes 5, 14M and 30 will be temporarily diverted.

* Cross Harbour Bus Route 117R will operate from Hong Kong Stadium to Mong Kok after the event.

* On-street car parking spaces and car parks within the road closure areas will be suspended.

     The Transport Department anticipates that the traffic in the vicinity of the affected areas will be heavily congested. Motorists are advised to avoid driving to the affected areas. In cases 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 make use of public transport.

     The Transport Department and the Police will closely monitor the traffic situation and will implement appropriate measures whenever necessary. Motorists and the public are advised to be alert to the latest traffic news on radio and television.

     Details of the special traffic and transport arrangements are available on the department's website (www.td.gov.hk).

Ends/Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Issued at HKT 16:46