Traffic changes for Independence Grand Gala tomorrow

The police are advising the public that the following traffic changes will be in effect to facilitate the 2024 Independence Day celebrations at the National Stadium and National Arena on Tuesday, August 6.

BEFORE THE EVENT

At midday, Arthur Want Drive will become a one-way. Traffic will flow easterly towards the stadium.

Persons attending the event from this direction will turn left onto Roosevelt Avenue, right onto Stanton Terrace, right onto Mountain View Avenue, right onto Arthur Wint Drive and into the car park.

Vehicles travelling along Arthur Wint Drive towards Mountain View Avenue will turn left at Roosevelt Avenue, then right at Stanton Terrace.

Residents travelling easterly along Arthur Wint Drive going to the Lofts Apartments will use the slip road at the ticket office.

Residents travelling from Mountain View Avenue to the Lofts Apartments will be allowed to proceed.

Residents from Stadium Gardens will be able to leave and enter the community by using Arthur Wint Drive as a one way (easterly only).

DURING THE EVENT

The traffic changes will remain in effect for the duration of the event.

AFTER THE EVENT

Arthur Wint Drive will be one way westerly from gate E4 towards Tom Redcam Drive. Roosevelt Avenue will operate as normal (both ways).

Arthur Wint Drive from gate E5 will be one way, easterly towards Mountain View Avenue.

Latham Avenue will be one way, north-westerly towards Old Hope Road.

Motorists traveling on North and Central Avenue towards Arthur Wint Drive will only be allowed to turn right onto Arthur Wint Drive.

Emergency vehicles will use these roads to access the Bustamante Hospital for Children.

For about 45 minutes after the event, residents of Stadium Gardens will be able to exit the community by turning left onto Arthur Wint Drive but will not be able to enter or re-enter the community.

“We apologise for any inconvenience and ask for your cooperation,” the police stated in a press release today.

Citizens are to note that NO parking will be allowed on the following roads:

• Roosevelt Avenue
• Arthur Wint Drive
• Latham Avenue
• Stanton Terrace
• Mountain View Avenue

Vehicles found in contravention will be towed. All parking MUST take place off the roadway. Motorists are asked to position their vehicles facing the directions where the traffic will flow after the event.

Patrons are asked to secure the relevant specialised parking passes before reaching the National Stadium.

All patrons, both motorists and pedestrians, should obey ALL directions given by the police, who will be deployed in adequate numbers to ensure the safety of all.

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