KINGSTON, Jamaica — Local transportation authorities have issued a public advisory for motorists traveling in the Montego Bay area, announcing a temporary single-lane traffic restriction that will be implemented on a stretch of Jimmy Cliff Boulevard this coming Saturday, April 4. The regulation will be in place from 4:00 p.m. through 10:00 p.m. local time, to accommodate the popular Montego Bay 5K Night Run and Walk event, which draws dozens of participants to the coastal roadway each year.
The section of road impacted by the traffic adjustment extends from the Aqua Sol recreational area along Jimmy Cliff Boulevard all the way to Howard Cooke Boulevard, with the restricted zone continuing through to Alice Eldemire Drive. During the six-hour window of the event, only one lane will remain open for through traffic, which is expected to cause moderate delays for commuters and private motorists traveling through the corridor.
Transportation officials are urging all drivers planning to travel through the area during the event timing to map out alternate routes in advance to avoid congestion. The advisory notes that detours will help cut down on travel time and reduce crowding around the event area, allowing both participants and motorists to move safely through the region over the course of the evening.