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"This traffic diversion scheme will commence early in the morning on Saturday and will last for up to two and a half months to tie in with the work of Highways Department," Mr Chow said.

Mr Chow noted that the road capacity for Tuen Mun Road Kowloon-bound traffic would not be significantly affected.

For Tuen Mun-bound traffic, he said some delay would be expected especially in the evening peak period as the number of traffic lanes has to be reduced from three to two in the So Kwun Wat/Sam Shing section.

Motorists are advised to drive with care and patience, or to choose alternative routes. Commuters are strongly advised to make the best use of public transport services.

During the affected period, public transport services connecting Tuen Mun and Yuen Long with the urban areas will be strengthened.

Specifically, Kowloon Motor Bus will operate a special bus service Route 60P between Tuen Mun Town Centre and Sheung Shui.

The Hongkong and Yaumati Ferry will operate a special ferry service from Tsuen Wan to Tuen Mun in the evening peak hours. The adult fare is $6.

A feeder bus, Route 39S, will be introduced to operate from Tsuen Wan MTR Station to Tsuen Wan Ferry Pier to facilitate commuters using the special ferry services. The fare is $1.

The Tuen Mun and Yuen Long District Boards were consulted in their special meetings on November 14 and November 20.

The two district boards have set up liaison groups with representatives from relevant departments to monitor the progress of works and the temporary traffic arrangements.

An inter-departmental co-ordination centre will operate to oversee the implementation of the special traffic arrangements and to introduce refinements to the scheme if necessary.

For public enquiries, the Transport Department provides a hotline service during office hours. The number is 2339 2444.

End/Thursday, November 30, 1995