Special traffic and transport arrangements for parade in Tsim Sha Tsui on Sunday
The Transport Department (TD) today (August 27) reminded the public that special traffic and transport arrangements will be implemented in Tsim Sha Tsui from about 9.30am this Sunday (August 30) to facilitate the holding of a parade.
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 9.30am:
(i) The section of Haiphong Road (Nathan Road bound) between Nathan Road and Canton Road;
(ii) The slow and middle lanes of the section of Canton Road (Star Ferry Pier bound) between Haiphong Road and Salisbury Road;
(iii) The slow and middle lanes of the sections of Salisbury Road (Hung Hom bound) between Canton Road and Nathan Road; and
(iv) The section of Nathan Road (Mong Kok bound) between Salisbury Road and Haiphong Road.
Public transport services
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A total of 36 bus routes and green minibus 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 the traffic along the parade route will be affected. Motorists are advised to avoid driving to the affected roads on that day. 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 television and radio.
Details of the special traffic and transport arrangements are available at the TD's website (www.td.gov.hk). For further queries, please call 1823.
Ends/Thursday, August 27, 2015
Issued at HKT 16:32
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