KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is advising the public that several traffic changes will be in effect to facilitate the 2025 Independence Day Grand Gala celebrations at the National Stadium and National Arena on Wednesday, August 6.

The traffic changes before and during the event are:

— At midday, Arthur Wint Drive will become a one-way and traffic will flow easterly towards the stadium. Individuals 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; and

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

The traffic changes after the event are:

— Arthur Wint Drive will be a 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 a one way, easterly towards Mountain View Avenue. Latham Avenue will be a one way, north-westerly towards Old Hope Road;

— Motorists travelling on North and Central Avenue towards Arthur Wint Drive will only be allowed to turn right onto Arthur Wint Drive; and

— Emergency vehicles will use these roads to access the Children’s Hospital. 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.

The police apologised for any inconvenience and asked for cooperation from the public.

The JCF also indicated there will be no parking allowed on Roosevelt Avenue, Arthur Wint Drive, Latham Avenue, Stanton Terrace, and Mountain View Avenue. It said vehicles found in contravention will be towed.

The police are also asking motorists to position their vehicles facing the direction where the traffic will flow after the event. Patrons are further asked to secure the relevant specialised parking passes before reaching the National Stadium.

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