Special traffic and transport arrangements in Causeway Bay and Southern District this Sunday

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     The Transport Department (TD) today (January 7) reminded the public that special traffic and transport arrangements would be implemented in Causeway Bay, Jardine's Lookout and Southern District this Sunday (January 10) to facilitate the holding of "2009/2010 Hong Kong and Kowloon Walk" by the Community Chest.

     The arrangements mainly include:

* From about 8am, Stadium Path, Link Road southbound (uphill), Broadwood Road northbound (downhill), Caroline Hill Road between Link Road and Eastern Hospital Road, and Tai Hang Road westbound between Broadwood Road and Blue Pool Road will be closed in phases.

* During the period of road closures, Citybus routes 5B, 11 and 41A, green minibus routes 5, 14M, 24M and 30 will be temporarily diverted.

* All car parking spaces at Coombe Road carpark, and bus stops, on-street car parking spaces and car parks within the road closure 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 services.

     The 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, January 7, 2010
Issued at HKT 18:15

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