Grenada’s traffic enforcement division, operating under the Royal Grenada Police Force (RGPF), has issued an official public advisory alerting all drivers and local residents to an upcoming long-term nightly closure of Scott Street. The shutdown is being implemented to make way for critical asphalt paving projects overseen by the National Water and Sewerage Authority (NAWASA), infrastructure work aimed at improving local road conditions.
The traffic restriction is scheduled to launch on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, running nightly between the hours of 9 p.m. and 3 a.m. The closure will remain active indefinitely, with no set end date announced as of the advisory’s release. Authorities have confirmed the measure will stay in place until project leaders confirm the paving work is fully completed.
To accommodate the Scott Street closure and prevent widespread traffic disruption across the downtown area, the RGPF Traffic Department has rolled out a series of adjusted traffic regulations and detour routes for motorists traveling through the affected neighborhood.
For drivers heading along Halifax Street who need to reach HA Blaize Street, the official detour requires a left turn onto Church Street, followed by a right turn onto Lucas Street to connect to the destination. This re-routing is designed to distribute traffic flow evenly across adjacent side streets and avoid bottlenecks around the construction zone.
Along with the detour, Church Street will shift to one-way traffic operations for the duration of the paving project. The single direction of travel runs from the street’s intersection with Halifax Street toward Cemetery Hill, a change that aligns with the detour layout to prevent two-way traffic conflicts.
Three additional access restrictions have been put in place to support the adjusted traffic plan. No vehicles will be permitted to enter Church Street from its intersection with Market Hill, Young Street from its intersection with the Carenage public road, or Monckton Street from its intersection with Matthew Street. These no-entry rules are intended to keep the modified traffic network flowing smoothly.
Parking restrictions have also been enacted for the project’s duration: all on-street parking on Scott Street will be prohibited for the entire length of the paving works, to create clear space for construction vehicles and equipment.
In closing the advisory, the Royal Grenada Police Force extended a formal apology for any travel delays or inconvenience the road closure and adjusted regulations may cause for local residents, commuters, and businesses. Officials also noted they are expecting full cooperation and compliance from all road users throughout the project to help ensure work is completed as quickly and safely as possible.
The advisory was officially released by the Office of the Commissioner of Police, the governing body of the RGPF.