TRANSPORT AND TECHNICAL SERVICES
THE JERSEY INTERNATIONAL AIR DISPLAY’S 2007 APPLICATION FOR ROAD CLOSURES PREPARATORY TO HOLDING/VIEWING THE EVENT
Purpose of the Report
To obtain ‘Ministerial Decision’ regarding approval for road closures, traffic restrictions and parking arrangements for the purpose of allowing the public to view the Jersey International Air Display from St. Aubin’s Bay Promenade on Thursday 13th September 2007.
Background
An Order of the Transport and Technical Services Minister is required as per Article 2 of the “Entertainments on Public Roads (Jersey) Law 1985”, to enable Victoria Avenue to be utilised by the Promoter (Jersey International Air Display) for spectator parking, along with a number of other provisions preparatory to holding/viewing the event.
A draft order has been prepared and circulated to the Connétables of St. Helier, St. Lawrence, St. Peter and St. Brelade for consultation in accordance with the law.
Discussion
Changes introduced last year to address safety concerns raised by the States and Honorary Police (namely that in previous years the Promoter has allowed vehicular traffic to continue to access Victoria Avenue for spectator parking once the display had started), will again be implemented this year, having been deemed effective.
Therefore in summary (See Attached Diagram) the arrangements are as follows:-
Victoria Avenue will be closed to through traffic at 12.00pm with ingress to designated parking areas via La Rue du Galet and First Tower Slip Road only.
The area adjacent to the Lower West Park is to be a clearway with no vehicle parking, except for disabled parking on Lay-by 1. This area is to be sealed for 'pedestrian only' use by 12.30pm, although access for disabled parking on Lay-by 1 will be permitted up to 2pm. The remained of Victoria Avenue is divided into two zones:
· From west of the Lower West Park to First Tower Slip Road, this is closed to parking at 12.30pm
· From First Tower Slip Road to Bel Royal, this is closed to parking at 2.00pm
Egress from Victoria Avenue up to 5.30pm must be via La Rue du Galet, First Tower Slip Road and Tyneville Lane only. All vehicle movement will be subject to the control of the Police and Marshals. A speed limit will be in place of 10 Mpa from 12.00pm and 5.30pm.
In addition La Rue du Haut (St. Lawrence) is to be closed between 12pm and 5.30pm to traffic travelling west from its junction with Le Mont Cambrai. This is to enable traffic coming down St. Peter’s Valley to be diverted along La Rue du Haut more effectively, thus relieving the Bel Royal junction.
The closure of People’s Park car park has been extended until 10am on Friday 14th September, to make an allowance for any delay to the departure of aircraft stationed on the park on Thursday 13th September.
Recommendation
The Minister is recommended to approve the Jersey International Air Display (Jersey) Order 2007 as prepared.
Action Required
Advise the Greffier that the Order has been made and forward the Decision Summary, Report, together with the signed and sealed Order to the Publications Editor at the States Greffe.
Written by: | Carl Dodd – Streetworks Manager |
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Approved by: | Chris Sampson – Director, Municipal Services |
Attachments: Traffic Management drawing rev G
CD/46
2nd August 2007