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Tunnels remain fully open during holiday periods
The Transport Department announced today (Friday) that the five government tunnels will remain fully open during the coming Christmas and New Year holiday periods.
The five government tunnels are Aberdeen Tunnel, Lion Rock Tunnel, Airport Tunnel, Shing Mun Tunnels and Tseung Kwan O Tunnel.
A spokesman for the department said from December 24 to 27, and on January 1 and 2, 1996, all tubes of these tunnels would not be closed for maintenance and the radio broadcast of safety messages would be stepped up.
He added that there would be additional control and safety measures on tunnel operations during the holidays.
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The spokesman said operators of the three private tunnels - Cross Harbour Tunnel, Tate's Cairn Tunnel and Eastern Harbour Crossing would implement similar measures as far as possible.
He said motorists also had a part to play in avoiding accidents inside tunnels by observing the following safety guidelines -
Do not follow too close to the vehicle in front. Leave a two-second gap for safety;
Observe the speed limit;
Keep in lane;
Observe traffic ahead;
Use dipped headlights;
Avoid wearing earphones or using mobile telephones when driving; and
Do not drink any alcohol before and/or when driving.
Motorists are also urged to drive with care and patience no matter they are driving inside tunnels or on open roads.
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