Police impose restrictions for Champs
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The police have imposed restrictions for those attending this week’s ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls’ Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in St Andrew.
Firearms, knives, ice picks, machetes, firecrackers, aerosol sprays, large coolers, glass bottles, lighters, frozen water or drinks, drugs, alcohol, umbrellas with pointed tips, or any object that could be used as a weapon are not allowed inside the venue.
Licensed firearm holders are encouraged to make arrangements for the secure storage of their firearms, as no storage facilities will be available at the venue or at the Stadium Police Station.
They are also strongly cautioned against leaving firearms in their vehicles, as this poses a serious safety risk.
Patrons are further advised that all individuals entering the stadium will be subject to security searches.
Smoking will not be permitted inside the venue, and anyone found in violation may be asked to leave.
Meanwhile, traffic changes will also be implemented.
BEFORE THE EVENT
One-Way System
• A one-way system will be in effect on the final two days of the championships, i.e., Friday, March 27, and Saturday, March 28.
• Arthur Wint Drive will be operated as a one-way roadway from North Avenue to Roosevelt Avenue.
• The upper section of Arthur Wint Drive, from Mountain View Avenue to Gate E4, will be operated as a one-way roadway to facilitate access to the stadium car park.
Road Closures / Diversions.
Road closures and traffic diversions will be in effect from 2:00 p.m. (or as the situation dictates) to facilitate the smooth staging of the event.
• A sterile area will be created along Arthur Wint Drive between Roosevelt Avenue and Gate E4, just above the main entrance to the stadium. Barriers will be placed across the roadway at both points.
• JUTC buses and other vehicles travelling along Arthur Wint Drive toward Mountain View Avenue will be diverted onto Roosevelt Avenue and Stanton Terrace.
No Parking
No parking will be allowed along the following roads:
• Arthur Wint Drive
• Roosevelt Avenue
• Stanton Terrace
• Mountain View Avenue (between Nannyville and Old Hope Road)
• Latham Avenue
• North Avenue
After The Event
All road closures will be removed to allow for the free movement of traffic from the stadium.
• Arthur Wint Drive will be operated as a one-way roadway from the stadium to Tom Redcam Drive.
• Roosevelt Avenue will be operated as a one-way roadway from the stadium to Stanton Terrace.
• Latham Avenue will be operated as a one-way roadway from Roosevelt Avenue to Old Hope Road.
• Vehicles occupying the upper section of the car park will use the upper section of Arthur Wint Drive to exit.
The public is encouraged to obey the directions of the police.
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