Friday, June 12, 2026

Traffic changes for opening of Parliament

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Motorists are advised of the traffic changes which will be in effect on Wednesday when Governor General Sir Elliott Belgrave ushers in a new session of Parliament in the Senate Chamber at 4 p.m.
A release from the Government Information Service stated that a number of roads will be closed to vehicular traffic from 2:30 until 8 p.m. They are Trafalgar Street, Broad Street from its junction with Prince William Henry Street to its junction with High Street, and Wharf Road.
In addition, vehicular traffic will not be allowed to traverse Fairchild Street onto the Charles Duncan O’Neal Bridge between these times.
In addition, between 2:30 and 8 p.m., parking will not be permitted on Belmont Road, Constitution Road, Martindales Road, St Michael Row, Bridge Street, Trafalgar Street, Magazine Lane, Palmetto Street, Rickett Street, Fairchild Street, Lower Bay Street, Jemmotts Lane, River Road and John Beckles Drive.
The public is also advised that admittance to the ceremony will be by invitation only and consequently, the Public Gallery will be closed to viewing.

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