Traffic advisory for Batabano Weekend

(CMR) The RCIPS is informing the public of the following traffic advisories and road closures taking place this weekend, 6 to 7 May, to facilitate events for Cayman Carnival Batabano.

Friday Night Fete in Central George Town

Friday, 6 May, 8:00 PM to Saturday, 7 May, 3:30 AM:

-Motorists are advised to avoid the section of North Church Street between the Fort Street and Mary Street intersections during these times.

-There will be heavy pedestrian traffic in this area, and the police urge motorists to exercise extreme caution if unable to avoid the area.

-This section of the roadway will be closed to vehicular traffic from 9:00 PM.

-Patrons attending various events in the George Town area are advised that parking along the roadway and/or causing any obstructions is not permitted. Police signage and cones will be in place to assist and guide the motoring public.

-Fines via tickets will be issued to any vehicle found in contravention of the Traffic Act 2021.

Adult Batabano Parade:

Saturday, 7 May, 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM

-Esterley Tibbetts Highway, north of Lime Tree Bay Avenue (behind Cost-U-Less), will be utilized as the starting area for the Batabano parade.

-Members of the public traveling north on Esterley Tibbetts, towards West Bay will be required to use the right lane only. Both southbound lanes will remain open.

-The parade will proceed north along Esterley Tibbetts, then turn west onto West Bay Road at the Seven Mile Beach roundabout, and proceed south along West Bay Road.

-West Bay Road will be closed between the junction of the Esterley Tibbets Highway and Fish Bowl restaurant from12:00 PMM. Only local access will be granted north of Lime Tree Bay Avenue during this time.

-The parade will proceed south along West Bay Road from1:00 PMM, and road junctions will be closed ahead of the parade as it proceeds.

-As the procession passes closed junctions, these will be re-opened to afford motorists the use of the road to the rear of the procession.

-The procession will continue east onto Lawrence Blvd, then south onto the Esterley Tibbetts Highway, east onto Minerva Drive and end at the Camana Bay Festival Green.