Special traffic and transport arrangements for public procession in Kowloon on Sunday

The Transport Department (TD) today (April 24) reminded the public that special traffic and transport arrangements will be implemented in Kowloon from about 2pm on Sunday (April 27) to facilitate the holding of a public procession.

The special traffic and transport arrangements will mainly include:

Lane closure
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Traffic lanes on the following road sections will be intermittently closed from about 2pm:

1. The section of Cheung Sha Wan Road northbound between Wong Chuk Street and Boundary Street;
2. The section of Nathan Road southbound between Boundary Street and Pitt Street; and
3. The section of Pitt Street eastbound between Nathan Road and Tung Fong Street.

Public transport services
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A total of 35 bus routes operating in the affected areas will be temporarily diverted. The public transport operators concerned will arrange publicity to inform passengers of the temporary arrangements.

The TD anticipates that traffic along procession route will be affected. Motorists are advised to avoid driving to the affected roads. In case of traffic congestion, motorists should exercise tolerance and patience, and follow the instructions of the Police. Members of the public who plan to go to the affected areas are advised to use public transport services as far as possible.

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

Details of the special traffic and transport arrangements are available at TD's website (www.td.gov.hk). For enquiry, please call 1823.

Ends/Thursday, April 24, 2014
Issued at HKT 11:00

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