Several traffic changes will take effect in and around The City as theNational Cultural Foundation stages the annual “Foreday Morning Jam” from 1 a.m. to 8 a.m.
In some instances, only vehicles used by the Festival Committee will be allowed access as a result of road closures and traffic changes. Motorists should expect traffic delays.
Road Closure
On the relevant date during the relevant period, the Mighty Grynner Highway will be closed to all vehicular traffic.
NB: Only vehicles used by the Festival Committee are allowed access.
Traffic Change
On the relevant date, during the relevant period, Brighton Road from its junction with Mighty Grynner Highway to its junction with Black Rock Road shall be a ONE-WAY STREET, with traffic travelling only in the direction of Black Rock Road.
Traffic Delays
On the relevant date during the relevant period, the Foreday Morning Jam parade will proceed along the following roads. Traffic delays shall be expected:
- Constitution Road
- St Michael’s Row
- Lower Bay Street
- Lower Fairchild Street
- Charles Duncan O’Neal Bridge
- Bridge Street
- Wharf Road
- Hincks Street
- Princess Alice Highway
- Prescod Boulevard
- Holborn Circle
No Parking
On the relevant dates during the relevant period, no person shall park or allow a vehicle to remain stationary on any of the following roads, except for the purpose of picking up or setting down passengers:
- Brighton Road
- Black Rock Road
- Deacons Farm Road
- Deacons Road
- Westbury Road
- President Kennedy Drive
- Fontabelle Road
Offences
Any person who contravenes these rules or fails to comply with any order given by a member of The Barbados Police Service in uniform, is guilty of an offence and is liable on summary conviction, to a fine of $500 or imprisonment for a term of three months.
These rules do not apply to vehicles used by The Barbados Police Service, the Barbados Defence Force, and the Barbados Fire Service, or any emergency vehicle.
Police Officers will also be deployed on the day, to assist with all traffic management.
The Barbados Police Service thanks the members of the general public for their understanding and cooperation in this matter and apologises for any inconvenience these traffic changes may cause. (PR/SAT)