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The improvements currently proposed cover:
(i) the widening of Kam Tin Road in two stages from the existing single carriageway to dual-2 carriageway. The first stage from Au Tau to Kam Tin will start in early 1998 and is scheduled for completion in early 2000. The second stage from Kam Tin to Lam Kam Road will start in 2002 and is scheduled for completion in 2005: and
(ii) the widening of Lam Kam Road from Kam Tin Road to Kadoorie Farm from the existing single carriageway to possible dual 2 carriageway. This is scheduled to start in 2002 for completion in 2005.
A re-construction and maintenance programme for Fan Kam Road, Kam Sheung Road, Yuen Long Section of Castle Peak Road and Route Twisk is also in hand and will be completed over the next 5 years. Improvement measures will include the provision of proper footpaths and drainage.
As regards minor roads, traffic management measures are implemented to maintain safe and efficient movement of traffic. For example, where necessary, speed limits are imposed or certain categories of vehicles are prohibited.
We shall continue to upgrade the road network to keep pace with traffic demand.
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Answering of "999" calls
Following is a question by the Ion Selina Chow Liang Suk-yee and a written reply by the Secretary for Security, Mr Peter Lai, in the Legislative Council today (Wednesday):
Question:
It was reported that a member of the public recently dialled "999" to report a bank robbery but only to receive the recorded reply "the line is busy". In view of this, will the Government inform this Council: