 The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force wishes to inform the general public of the following road closures and divisions that will be implemented for the hosting of the Carnival Parade of the Bands 2023. The implementation of traffic divisions and road closures will take effect on Monday, July 17th from 9am and on Tuesday, July 18th from 11am. The public is hereby informed of the closure of the shock and a John Compton Highway. This closure will commence at the shock roundabout to the Castries Waterfront. Disclosures will extend to Jabasi Street, Darling Road and Jeremy Street respectively. The parade of the Bands will commence at the shock roundabout and will head south to the city of Castries. Vehicles travelling north from the city will utilize the Leclerc access to the VG roundabout and head north on the outer lane of the dual carriageway. The inner lane will be utilized only by emergency personnel. All vehicles heading south towards the city must detour left at the Marysil Current Intersection into Grand Riviera utilizing the Mondidor or Balata Road. On the return leg of the parade of the Bands, the VG roundabout northbound lanes of the dual carriageway will be closed to the motoring public. All necessary signage will be put in place to ensure that all road users are properly directed. All traffic signs and control devices are to be adhered to during this period. This personnel will be at all major intersections to assist in guidance and direction.