Special traffic arrangements at Mong Kok Flower Market

    A spokesman for Transport Department today (January 23) reminds members of the public that special traffic and transport arrangements will be implemented in Mong Kok Flower Market to tie in with the Lunar New Year:
 
Temporary Road Closures
* The following sections of road will be closed from now to 8am on January 29, 2006 subject to the prevailing traffic situation and decision of police officers at the scene:
1. The section of Sai Yee Street between Prince Edward Road West and Boundary Street;
2. The section of Fa Yuen Street between Prince Edward Road West and Boundary Street; and
3. The section of Playing Field Road between Tung Choi Street and Sai Yee Street.
 
* Flower Market Road, Yuen Ngai Street, Yuen Po Street and Prince Edward Road West Service Road between Sai Yee Street and Yuen Po Street will be closed from 8am on January 24 to 8am on January 29, 2006.

Temporary Traffic Diversion
1. During the road closure on Sai Yee Street, all traffic will be diverted to Prince Edward Road West westbound;
2. During the road closure on Fa Yuen Street, all traffic will be diverted to Boundary Street eastbound; and
3.  During the road closure on Playing Field Road, all traffic will be diverted to either Tung Choi Street northbound or Playing Field Road westbound.

Details can be obtained from the homepage of the department (http://www.td.gov.hk).

Ends/Monday, January 23, 2006
Issued at HKT 15:30