Local News Public Notice Hefty fines as police share traffic changes for Independence Parade on Sunday Barbados Today28/11/20250368 views Motorists are being warned to expect major traffic disruptions across Bridgetown on Sunday as police roll out extensive road closures and no-parking zones for the Independence Ceremonial Parade and President Installation Ceremony at Kensington Oval.The restrictions will run from 5 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and anyone who breaches the temporary rules or ignores police instructions faces a $500 fine or up to three months in prison, the Barbados Police Service said. Road closuresThe following roads will be closed to all vehicular traffic during the stated hours: Fontabelle Road from Lakes Folly/Redman Drive to President Kennedy Drive/Holborn Circle President Kennedy Drive from Westbury Road to Holborn Circle (Public Service Vehicles are exempt from this section) Expected delaysTraffic delays are expected along several parade routes, including: Fontabelle Road; Cheapside; Chapel Street; Prince Alfred Street; Broad Street; Trafalgar Street; Bridge Street; Charles Duncan O’Neal Bridge; Probyn Street; Bay Street; Lower Fairchild Street; Marhill Street; James Street; Magazine Lane; Coleridge Street; and Independence Square. No parkingNo parking will be allowed on: Westbury Road; President Kennedy Drive; Cheapside Road; Redman Drive; Prescod Boulevard; the road leading to Hanschell Inniss; Pickwick Gap; University Row; Mighty Grynner Highway; and Kensington New Road.Designated parking onlyParking has been allocated for specific groups, with shuttle service available from: Kensington Oval – VVIPs Parliament and Rickett Street – Parliamentarians Cube Blue Barbados Port Inc – Award recipients Government Headquarters – Honourees Supreme Court and Helipad – Participants (parents and children) State House – President’s guests (Toast to the Nation) Government Procurement – Diplomats, Judiciary, emergency services UWI Car Park – Invitees Kensington Mall – Staff of designated persons Police officers will be deployed along the parade route to assist with traffic management and ensure public safety.