Special traffic and transport arrangements around Victoria Park for Lunar New Year's Eve

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     The Transport Department today (February 10) reminded people that a series of special traffic and transport arrangements would be implemented in the vicinity of the Lunar New Year's Market Fair in Victoria Park on Lunar New Year's Eve (February 13).

     The arrangements include:

1. Partial road closure in the vicinity of the Lunar New Year Fair in Victoria Park and traffic diversion

2. Public transport services

     Most public transport services including MTR and Tramway will provide overnight services or extend services. To meet passenger needs, bus companies will operate 25 special bus routes services, extend the services of five bus routes, strengthen the services of 46 bus routes and divert 36 bus routes in connection with the special traffic arrangements. GMB operators will extend the services of five routes and divert eight routes in connection with the special traffic arrangements.

3. Suspension of parking spaces

4. Prohibition of vehicle access to all car parks and hotels within the closed roads and vehicles parked in these car parks and hotels will not be permitted to leave until the roads are re-opened.

     People who plan to go to the affected areas are advised to use public transport as far as possible. In cases of traffic obstruction, motorists are urged to exercise tolerance and patience, and take heed of instructions of the police in the affected areas. The public should listen to the radio and TV broadcasts for the latest traffic news.

     Details of the temporary traffic and transport arrangements are available on the Transport Department's website (www.td.gov.hk). For enquiries, please call 1823 call centre.

Ends/Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Issued at HKT 15:15

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