In light of the reopening of schools on Monday, September 7, 2020, it is anticipated that there will be a heavy flow of traffic into Kingstown.
As a result, the following changes will be implemented by the Traffic Department to ease with the anticipated traffic congestion.
Superintendent Kenneth John, Head of the Traffic Department outlined that as of Friday, September 4, 2020, motorist travelling into Kingstown via Richmond Hill public road can now do so from Girls High School by traversing the McKies Hill public road between the hours of 6:30am – 11:30am and 1:30pm – 3:30pm, then onto White Chapel road and exit left or right in the vicinity of St. Vincent Building and Loan Association.
Motorist exiting Kingstown between 11:30am -1:30pm and 3:30pm – 5:30pm will be able to utilize White Chapel road onto McKie Hill public road exiting at the bridge in the vicinity of Girls High School.
Further, as of Monday, September 7, 2020 persons who are desirous to lay down their child/ward at Girls High School will be permitted to stop their vehicles on the left-hand side of the road at Girls High school, set down their child/ward, then proceed up McKies Hill public road then onto White Chapel road into Kingstown.
