Special traffic and transport arrangements for water mains works in Western District

 The Transport Department (TD) today (July 11) reminded the public that special traffic and transport arrangements will be implemented in Western District from 10am next Monday (July 14) to 7pm on August 31 to facilitate water mains works.

The special traffic and transport arrangements include:

(1) Road closures

(a) The Bonham Road Flyover (eastbound) leading from Pok Fu Lam Road to Bonham Road (eastbound) will be temporarily closed to all vehicular traffic (except franchised buses and public light buses); and

(b) the section of Third Street from Water Street to Pok Fu Lam Road will be temporarily closed to all motor vehicles exceeding 10 metres in length.

(2) Traffic diversions

(a) Affected vehicles not exceeding 10 metres in length on Pok Fu Lam Road heading for Bonham Road (eastbound) will be diverted via Pok Fu Lam Road (northbound), Third Street (eastbound) and Western Street (southbound).

(b) Affected vehicles exceeding 10 metres in length on Pok Fu Lam Road heading for Bonham Road (eastbound) will be diverted via Pok Fu Lam Road (northbound), Third Street (eastbound), Water Street (northbound), Connaught Road West (eastbound), Eastern Street (southbound), Connaught Road West (westbound) and Western Street (southbound).

Appropriate traffic signs will be erected on-site to guide motorists.

Due to the road closures, the TD anticipates that the traffic in the vicinity of the affected areas will be congested. Motorists are advised to avoid driving to the affected areas. In case of traffic congestion, motorists should exercise tolerance and patience.

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 further enquiries, please call 1823.

Ends/Friday, July 11, 2014
Issued at HKT 16:45

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