The Barbados Police Service has issued comprehensive traffic advisories in anticipation of significant disruptions during Thursday’s military funeral ceremony for Police Constable Anisè Bourne. The solemn proceedings at St George Parish Church in The Glebe will necessitate implemented traffic modifications effective from 11:00 a.m. until the service’s conclusion.
Substantial delays are projected along Maxwell Main Road between 11:00 a.m. and 11:40 a.m., affecting the corridor from Top Rock Roundabout to its convergence with Hilton Road. Subsequent interruptions between 11:45 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. will impact Charles Rowe Bridge near Chefette establishment, extending along Valley Road to its intersection with Walkers Road adjacent to Glebe Market.
Stringent parking prohibitions will be enforced on Charles Rowe Bridge, Valley Road, and Walkers Road, permitting only momentary passenger transfers. Designated funeral attendee parking has been allocated at Glebe Playing Field and St George Parish Church premises.
The police administration has emphasized serious consequences for non-compliance, including potential $500 fines or imprisonment for up to three months for violations of traffic directives or refusal to obey officers’ lawful commands. Emergency service vehicles remain exempt from all restrictions.
Additional police personnel will be strategically deployed throughout the affected vicinity to facilitate traffic flow management. Authorities have expressed gratitude for public cooperation while extending apologies for anticipated inconveniences during this period of ceremonial observance.