KINGSTON, Jamaica — The police will implement several traffic and parking changes to facilitate the Saturday’s staging of Grand Gala, which scheduled to be held at the National Stadium.

Beginning midday tomorrow, Arthur Wint Drive will be converted into a one-way corridor going east towards the National Stadium, the Corporate Communications Unit (CCU) advised in a release today.

To enter the parking area from this direction, motorists are being instructed to turn left onto Roosevelt Road, right onto Stanton Terrace, right onto Mountain View Avenue then right onto Arthur Wint Drive.

There will be a police check-point at Roosevelt Road and Stanton Terrace. Only vehicles with VIP passes will be allowed to enter Roosevelt towards the stadium.

Residents of Stadium Gardens will be able to leave and enter the community by using Arthur Wint Drive as a one-way going east only.

No parking will be allowed on Roosevelt Road, Arthur Wint Drive, Latham Avenue, Stanton Terrace and Mountain View Avenue.

Meanwhile, patrons are being reminded that no firearms, knives, ice picks, machetes, aerosol sprays, large igloos, glass bottles, frozen water or drinks, DVD or video recorders, alcohol and umbrellas with pointed tips will be allowed inside the venue.

Licensed firearm holders are being advised to make arrangements for the safekeeping of their firearms, as no provisions will be made at the venue or at the Stadium Police Station.

Patrons are also being reminded that all persons entering the stadium will be subjected to search.

Vendors are being warned that vending will not be tolerated outside the designated areas.

The public is being advised to adhere to the directives of the police.