Special traffic and transport arrangements in So Kon Po and Causeway Bay this Sunday

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     The Transport Department (TD) today (October 22) reminded the public that special traffic and transport arrangements would be implemented in So Kon Po and Causeway Bay this Sunday (October 25) to facilitate the holding of a religious event at Hong Kong Stadium:

*    From about 10.40am, 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 and vehicles.

*    From about 6.05pm, Caroline Hill Road, Eastern Hospital Road and Link Road northbound will be closed for the dispersal of spectators until the crowd disperses.

*    During road closures, Citybus Route 5B, GMB Routes 5, 14M and 30 will be temporarily diverted.

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

     The TD anticipates that the traffic in the vicinity of the affected areas will be very congested. 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. People planning to go to the affected areas are advised to make use of public transport.

     The TD 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 now available on the department's website (www.td.gov.hk).

Ends/Thursday, October 22, 2009
Issued at HKT 18:54

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