Traffic advisories issued in anticipation of RBL CPL Guyana leg
With the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2023 slated to make its way to Guyana next week for the local leg of the competition, several traffic advisories have been issued for those utilising the East Bank Demerara (EBD) carriageway to attend games at the Guyana National Stadium at Providence, or for other purpose.
The Guyana leg of the tournament includes four Guyana Amazon Warriors (GAW) home games, to be played on September 13th, 14th, 16th and 17th (night games); two neutral games, to be played on September 16th and 17th (day games); three playoff games, to be played on September 19th (Eliminator 1), September 20th (Qualifier 1), September 22nd (Qualifier 2); and the grand finale on September 24th.
Traffic advisories have been issued to facilitate the CPL rush over the next two weeks
As such, the following protocols for the EDB thoroughfare have been issued for those games:
Traffic Arrangements:
To ensure the smooth flow of traffic along the East Bank Demerara corridor during these CPL games, the following traffic arrangements will be in place:
* Patrons, including VIPs, in vehicles are advised to proceed south along the eastern lane of the eastern carriageway of the East Bank Public Road to access the Guyana National Stadium.
* Drivers proceeding further south of the National Stadium are advised to use the western lane of the eastern carriageway of the East Bank Public Road.
* The third lane, along the eastern lane of the western carriageway of the East Bank Public Road, will be utilized to filter traffic west across the Demerara Harbour Bridge, facilitated by traffic ranks
Parking:
* Paid parking will be available at Providence Access Road (Red Road) in the compound on the southern side of the road.
* Stadium parking will be available at the second access of the National Stadium.
* Special invitees and officials will access the National Stadium using the Third Entrance (Greenfield Road).
* No parking would be allowed on the eastern and western carriageways between Bagotstown Public Road and Providence Public Road in the vicinity of Rubis Gas Station.
* Patrons are advised to purchase tickets for parking prior to game days in order to reduce interruptions in traffic flow.
* Carpooling and ride-sharing are encouraged to reduce congestion.
* Signage will be erected to guide patrons
Alternate Routes:
* Mandela Four Lane Access Road south to Eccles Bagotstown Public Road (Dumpsite Road) west to Windsor Estate Road, south along Windsor Estate Road, continue south to the Mocha to Diamond Access Road and exit at Mocha Access Road or Diamond Access Road.
* Drivers can access the Windsor Access Road and Mocha to Diamond Access Road from Eccles Access Road (Eccles Traffic Light) and Bagotstown Access Road (Dumpsite Road).
* Traffic will only be allowed east on Providence Access Road (Red Road). No entry west between Windsor Estate Road and Providence Public Road.
Appeal to Road Users:
The Traffic Department of the Guyana Police Force appeals to all road users during these upcoming CPL games to adhere to the traffic arrangements, utilise alternate routes for travel, carpool, share rides, and observe all traffic laws and regulations. Your cooperation will contribute to a safe and enjoyable experience for all.
