Purpose:
The Traffic Management Plan was created by the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) to ensure that the Saint Lucia Carnival experience is enjoyed by all stakeholders. To achieve this objective, the RSLPF aims to facilitate the safe and smooth movement of vehicular traffic on our streets during the festival, as well as to safeguard revellers and other pedestrians.
Proposed Route for the Parade of Bands:
The parade of the Bands will commence at the Choc Roundabout and head south utilizing the south bound lanes of the dual carriageway towards the Vigie Round About.
There will be absolutely no parking on the following streets:
- Brazil Street
- Chaussee Road
- Manoel Street
- Micoud Street
- Peynier Street
- Jeremie Street
- Jn Baptiste Street
- John Compton Highway (near Vendors Arcade)
- Darling Road form Jn Baptiste Street to Barnard Hill
- Bridge Street
Brazil Street:
This street will be utilized as a main access for vehicular traffic entering and exiting the city. There must be absolutely no parking along this street.
Chaussee Road:
This road will be utilized as a main access for vehicular traffic entering and leaving the city. There will be no parking along this road.
Castries /Sir Julian R. Hunte Highway:
Vehicles travelling north bound from Castries will utilize the Castries/ Choc dual carriageway, they will be restricted to the outer lane only. On return of the first band headed north onto the Vigie Round about, north bound lanes of the dual carriageway will be closed to the public and will be utilized only by first responders.
The inner lane on the Castries / Choc dual carriageway must always be free from vehicular traffic and will be utilized for emergency purposes only.
All vehicles heading towards the city from Gros-Islet must turn left at the Marisule Corinth intersection into Grand Riviere and utilize the Morne Du-don/Balata Road except for vehicles heading to Sunny Acres.
Vehicles travelling into Sunny Acres must be escorted by a Police Outrider from the Choc roundabout.
Road Closures:
- The Marisule/ Corinth intersection will be closed to all vehicular traffic travelling south bound.
- The John Compton Highway will be closed to all vehicular traffic.
- The John Compton Highway will be closed from the Vigie Round-about
- John Compton Highway will be closed at its intersection with L’Anse Road.
- John Compton Highway will be closed at its intersection with Desir Avenue
- Reclamation Grounds/ Carl Crescent Street will be closed at its intersection Jn. Baptiste Street.
- Darling Road will be closed at its intersection with the George the fifth Park and Gros Islet Bus terminal.
- Carl Crescent Street will be closed at its intersection with Jeremie Street.
- Jeremie Street will be closed at its intersection with Chaussee Road.
- Chisel Street will be closed at the intersection of Victoria Street.
- Peynier Street at its intersection with Jeremie Street will be closed to all vehicular traffic.
- Laborie Street at its intersection with the William Peter Boulevard.
- Jeremie Street at its intersection with Bridge Street will be closed to all vehicular traffic.
- Inner Relief Road will be utilized as the main entry and exit for omnibuses. It will also be utilized as a bus hub for several bus stands.
Vehicle Routing
- Vehicles traveling from Morne Fortune into the city will travel as normal along the Manoel Street.
- Buses traveling from La Toc will be directed to Inner Relief Road.
- Vehicles traveling South bound on Brazil Street will continue along Brazil Street and then left onto Bridge Street or Right onto La Toc Road.
- Vehicles travelling North bound from Castries will continue along the Castries dual carriageway adhering to the right lane restrictions. (Northbound traffic will be suspended at the arrival of the first band at Vigie Round about).
- Vehicles travelling South-bound from Gros-Islet will travel along the Grand Riviere Road to Balata, and then utilize the Balata/Morne Du Don Road to exit.
- La Pansee Road to be made one-way for vehicles exiting the city.
- Morne Du-don Road to be made one-way for vehicular traffic entering the city.
No Entry:
- Castries /Sir Julian R. Hunte Highway from the intersection of Marisule/Corinth roads.
- Vigie Round About Inner Lane dual carriageway north bound.
- Bisee Road Vide Bouteille Highway intersection.
- Sunny Acres Roundabout/ south Bound Lanes.
- Vigie Roundabout to John Compton Highway Round about.
- Intersection of L’Anse Road and John Compton Highway.
- John Compton Highway and Sea View Apartment Intersection.
- Intersection of Seraphine Road and John Compton Highway.
- Intersection of Desir Avenue and John Compton Highway.
- Intersection of Point Seraphine Road and John Compton Highway.
- Intersection of Jeremie Street and Bridge Street.
- Intersection of Carl Crescent Street and Jeremie Street.
- Intersection of Darling Road and Trinity Church Road.
- Intersection of Chaussee Road and Jeremie Street.
- Intersection of Laborie Street and William Peter Boulevard.
Bus Stand Relocations:
| Current Location | New Location |
|---|---|
| Dennery Route 2C | Buses will be relocated to the extreme end of Micoud Street (West) |
| Jacmel / Millet | Buses will remain at current location. |
| Dennery Route 2b | Buses will remain at their current location. All Route 2b and 2c buses will enter and exit using Inner Relief Road. |
| Rock Hall Route | Buses will remain at current location and will enter bus Stand |
| Ciceron / Morne Route | Buses to be relocated to Bridge Street. |
| La Croix Route | Buses to be relocated to Bridge Street |
| Bexon Route | Buses to be relocated on the right side of Inner Relief Road facing south. Buses are to enter and exit through Inner Relief. |