Special traffic arrangements for long distance run in Sai Kung *********************************************************

Police will implement special traffic arrangements to facilitate a long-distance run to be held in Sai Kung this Sunday (August 31).

The long distance run will take place between 8am and noon in Pak Tam Chung at Sai Kung East Country Park.

The starting point and the finishing point will both be at Pak Tam Chung Barrier. Participants will run along Tai Mong Tsai Road, Sai Kung Man Yee Road and the southern end of Man Yee Dam and return to the finishing point along the same route.

The following temporary traffic measures will be implemented:
(1) The section of Sai Kung Man Yee Road within the race course will be closed to all traffic, except authorised vehicles or emergency vehicles; and
(2) The section of Tai Mong Tsai Road between Pak Tam Chung Barrier and Pak Tam Road will be closed from about 8.50am to 9.10am to facilitate the start of the race.

Since there are limited parking spaces, participants are advised to take public transport to the venue. Police will take strict enforcement actions against illegal parking at the scene.

Police Report No. 2

Issued by PPRB

Ends/Friday, August 29, 2008
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