Traffic: J’Ouvert AM Procession On June 19

The Ministry of Public Works is informing motorists that the J’Ouvert A.M. Procession will take place on Monday, June 19 and will require multiple road closures.

A Government spokesperson said, “The main event will take place at the City Hall Car Park between 3:00 am to 8:00 am. Thereafter follows the procession from 8:00 am to 9:00 am.

“The procession commences from City Hall Car Park on Wesley Street and heads south to Church Street then makes a right onto Church Street, a right on to Par-La-Ville Road until Canal Road. At Canal Road it makes a right to end at Bull’s Head Car Parking Lot.

Traffic Control

“Residents in these areas are encouraged to follow instructions by Police and Traffic Marshals who will allow residents access as necessary. Residents are asked to avoid driving along the parade route whilst participants are on route.

Parking

“There will be no parking restriction for this event. Motorists are permitted to park in designated parking bays along any part of the event. Additionally, motorists must not block the event routes or impede the participants.

“In addition, the Bermuda Police Service are hereby authorized to ‘Close-Off’ streets or portions of streets and authorize parking as the Commissioner of Police decides.

“The Ministry of Public Works wishes to encourage the full cooperation of the motoring public and apologizes for any inconvenience that may result.

“Should there be any questions regarding these events, please direct queries to the attention of Mr. Keidric Smith at #331-6008.”

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