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

     The Transport Department today (October 29) reminded the public that special traffic and transport arrangements would be implemented in So Kon Po and Causeway Bay on Saturday (October 31) to facilitate the holding of football match at Hong Kong Stadium:

* From about 1.30pm, 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 4.35pm, Caroline Hill Road, Eastern Hospital Road and Link Road northbound will be closed for the dispersal of spectators until crowd disperses.

* During the period of road closures, Citybus Route 5B, GMB Routes 5, 14M and 30, and Residents' Service Route HR 51 will be temporarily diverted.

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

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

    The Transport Department anticipates that the traffic in the vicinity of the affected areas will be significantly 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 now available on the department's website (www.td.gov.hk).

Ends/Thursday, October 29, 2009
Issued at HKT 13:05

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