Special traffic arrangements in Tseung Kwan O during Chung Yeung Festival

Police will implement special traffic arrangements and crowd control measures in the vicinity of Tseung Kwan O Chinese Permanent Cemetery between September 30 and October 28 to facilitate vehicular traffic and pedestrian movements during Chung Yeung Festival.

Road closure
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1. The access road leading to Tseung Kwan O Chinese Permanent Cemetery will be closed to all vehicular traffic except emergency vehicles between 5.30am and 8pm on October 19.

2. The access road leading to Tseung Kwan O Chinese Permanent Cemetery will be closed to vehicular traffic between 5.30am and 6pm on the following Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, that is, September 30, October 1, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 and 28, except:

(i) emergency vehicles;
(ii) hearses and other vehicles taking part in funeral processions;
(iii) all vehicles possessing valid entry permit issued by the Cemetery, and
(iv) special bus service by Kowloon Motor Bus, Route No. 14S.

Pick-up and drop-off points for taxis and public light buses
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The following temporary pick-up and drop-off points will be erected for taxis and PLB passengers for interchanging with KMB Route No. 14S or walk to the Cemetery between 5.30am and 6pm on September 30, October 1, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 and 28:

1. the non-restricted zone at northbound Ko Chiu Road near Ko Yee Estate;
2. the non-restricted zone at eastbound Lei Yue Mun Road opposite Lei Yue Mun Plaza;
3. the non-restricted zone at westbound Lei Yue Mun Road opposite Lei Yue Mun Plaza.

Shuttle Bus Service
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A shuttle bus route No. 14S will ply between the bus stop situated at eastbound Lei Yue Mun Road to the east of St. Antonius Girls' College and the Tseung Kwan O Chinese Permanent Cemetery between 7am and 5.25pm on September 30, October 1, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 and 28.

Gravesweepers are advised to note that there will be no bus service on October 19 and they should go to the Cemetery on foot via the access road to Tseung Kwan O Chinese Permanent Cemetery.

Apart from the periods mentioned above, road closure will be implemented at any time if the situation warrants.

Motorists are advised to take heed of the traffic signs, which will be placed in the vicinity of the cemetery. Police officers will be on hand to guide motorists.


Police Report No.
Issued by PPRB

Ends/Friday, September 28, 2007