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Motorists and bus users are being urged to take note of a series of road closures which will result in delays and diversions while the Battle of Flowers takes place this weekend.
Lane restrictions will be in place from Route de la Liberation, Gloucester Street through to La Route de la Haule on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Delays are expected, and traffic calming measures will be in place around the area, including lower speed limits. Honorary Police will be on duty throughout to support.
Battle of Flowers Grand Day Parade, Friday 9 August
Victoria Avenue and its approach roads will be closed between Bel Royal and West Park from midday until 11pm.
Battle of Flowers Moonlight Parade, Saturday 10 August
Victoria Avenue and its approach roads will be closed between Bel Royal and West Park from 17:00 until 00:00. From 00:00 until 02:00 (Sunday) Victoria Avenue will be closed between First Tower and West Park.
Battle of Flowers Marti Pellow Concert, Sunday 11 August
Victoria Avenue and its approach roads will be closed between First Tower and West Park from 16:30 until 00:00.
More information can be found here.
With Victoria Avenue closed on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, two routes will be diverted: 14 (Outbound) and 22 (Inbound).
???? Battle of Flowers: Buses operating all day.
— LibertyBus (@LibertyBusje) August 6, 2024
Victoria Avenue will be closed during:
Fri 9th: 12:00 – 23:00
Sat 10th: 17:00 – 02:00
Sun 11th: 6:30 – 23:00
Routes diverted: 14 Out & In and Route 22 In.
Please expect possible delays across the network.#libertybus pic.twitter.com/Thm9JShZDz
LibertyBus said that its passengers should "expect possible delays across the network".
Individuals attending the event can park at St Andrews Park (West) and Patriotic Street Multi-storey Car Park (East).
Disabled motorists will be directed to the nearest available parking places for the event by Honorary Police.
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