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Advisory: Temporary Bus Detours This Weekend
The Department of Public Transportation advises the public of temporary bus detours this weekend due to the Bermuda Triangle Challenge Race weekend. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Public Transportation [DPT] wishes to advise the public of temporary bus detours scheduled due to the 2025 Bermuda Triangle Challenge Race weekend.... Read more of this article
Middle Road Reopening And Route 8 Update
The Department of Public Transportation [DPT] has announced that Middle Road, Warwick will “reopen to all traffic this evening [Jan 15] once crews complete their work. ” A Government spokesperson said, “However, a single-lane traffic system will remain in effect, managed by traffic lights. As a result, Route 8 buses will resume their... Read more of this article
Race Events Road Restrictions Announced
The Ministry of Public Works has announced road restrictions for this weekend’s Bermuda Triangle challenge race events. The annual event will kick off with the Butterfield Front Street mile on Friday evening, continue with the BF&M 10K and 5K on Saturday and then on Sunday the PwC Bermuda Marathon and Half Marathon will be held. The full... Read more of this article
Temporary Detour Advisory For Route 8 Buses
The Department of Public Transportation [DPT] advised of an “immediate detour on Route 8 due to road paving and closures on Middle Road, Warwick, near Burnt House Hill.” A Government spokesperson said, “”All westbound Route 8 buses will now detour left at the Paget stoplights to South Road and rejoin their regular route at Barnes... Read more of this article
13-Year-Old Struck By Vehicle In Devonshire
Police are appealing for potential witnesses after a 13-year-old student was struck by a vehicle in Devonshire this morning [Jan 13]. A police spokesperson said, “Inquiries are underway regarding an alleged hit and run, involving a car and a teen male student walking in Devonshire Monday morning, 13th January 2025. “Details remain very... Read more of this article
Jan 13-Feb 20: Closure On Middle Rd In Warwick
The Ministry of Public Works announced that “Middle Road, Warwick, from Burnt House Hill to Tamarind Vale, will be fully closed to facilitate continuous paving works.” A Government spokesperson said, “The road closure will begin on Monday, 13 January 2025, and is expected to remain in place until Monday, 20 February 2025. “Due to the... Read more of this article
Traffic Notice For Rum To The Beach Race
The Ministry of Public Works has issued a road traffic notice for the Goslings and Hamilton Princess Rum to the Beach Race on Sunday [Jan 12]. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform motorists that the Goslings and Hamilton Princess Present Rum to the Beach Race will occur on Sunday, January 12th, 2025, between... Read more of this article
Jan 6 – March 31: Lane Closure On Swing Bridge
A lane closure on the Swing Bridge in St. George’s Parish begins today [Jan 6] and will remain in effect until March 31, 2025, to facilitate repair works in the northbound lane. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works advises the motoring public of a lane closure on the Swing Bridge from Kindley Field to Mullet Bay Road... Read more of this article
Downed Utility Line Injures Man
A man in his 70s was injured by a downed utility line in Hamilton parish. A police spokesperson said, “There is a downed utility line in the area of Shelly Bay Marketplace, Hamilton Parish. “A man believed to be in his 70s has sustained injuries as a result, and is currently being treated at King Edward Memorial Hospital. The extent of his... Read more of this article
Rolling Lane Closures On North Shore Road
The Ministry of Public Works advised of “rolling lane closures on North Shore Road from Devonshire Parish through to Smith’s Parish for vegetation removal and fence works.” A Government spokesperson said, “The affected area extends from Barker’s Hill to Flatt’s Village. These closures will commence on Monday, 6 January... Read more of this article
Traffic: Warwick Paving & Butterfield 5K Race
The Ministry of Public Works has issued road traffic notices for the Middle Road, Warwick on Monday [Jan 6] and the Butterfield & Vallis 5K Race scheduled on Sunday, January 26th. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works advises the motoring public of the following road traffic disruptions due to upcoming events and roadworks: Middle... Read more of this article
Ministry Highlights Changes To Motor Car Act
“The new year will see simplified and modernized processes for Bermuda’s road users,” Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert said. A Government spokesperson said, “Minister Furbert outlined changes to legislation starting with the Motor Car Act 1951 which will be amended to remove the requirement for a medical examination during the driver’s... Read more of this article
