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The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advises the motoring public of two upcoming traffic disruptions on Palmetto Road in Pembroke Parish due to infrastructure works associated with the Glebe Road Bridge.

a single lane closure will be implemented along Palmetto Road beneath the Glebe Road Bridge starting Monday, 14 July through to Friday, 15 August 2025.

This lane restriction is required to facilitate bridge repair works, which will take place daily between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Temporary traffic lights and on-site personnel will manage vehicle flow during this period.

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The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advises the motoring public of two upcoming traffic disruptions on Palmetto Road in Pembroke Parish due to infrastructure works associated with the Glebe Road Bridge.

A full road closure will take place on Palmetto Road from 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, 12 July, until 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, 13 July 2025.

This closure is necessary to accommodate the erection of scaffolding underneath the Glebe Road Bridge.

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The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform the motoring public that a single-lane closure will be on North Shore Road, westbound, from Shelly Bay Marketplace to Radnor Road, Hamilton Parish. 

This lane closure is necessary to allow Island Construction Ltd. to undertake trench works to install a water line.

Key Details:

• Location: North Shore Road, Hamilton Parish
• Affected Lane: Westbound lane from Shelly Bay Marketplace to Radnor Road
• Duration: Sunday, 18 August 2024, through Friday, 30 August 2024
• Working Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily

Island Construction Ltd. representatives will manage traffic using traffic lights, stop-and-go signs, and cones. Access to Shelly Bay Marketplace will be maintained at all times.

Motorists are advised to avoid this route by using detour routes via Harrington Sound Road. Those travelling through this area should expect delays and proceed cautiously.

The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform the public of upcoming 'No Parking' restrictions on several roads in St. George's Parish to facilitate the Eastern County Games.

Affected Roads and Areas:

• Cashew City Road: From the Bus Shelter near St. David's Primary School to the Gunner Bay Park turnaround entrance.
• Great Bay Road: From Texas Road junction to the old post office site.
• Battery Hill: Entire length.
• St. David's Road: From the Texas Road junction to the old post office site.

Dates and Times of Restrictions:

• Saturday, 17 August 2024
• Saturday, 31 August 2024

These 'No Parking' restrictions will be in effect for the entire day on both dates. The restrictions are necessary to ensure access for emergency vehicles during the Eastern County Games.

The Ministry of Public Works appreciates motorists' and residents' cooperation in adhering to these restrictions to ensure a safe and enjoyable event for all.

The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform motorists that the Bermuda Bicycle Association Criterium Road Race will take place on Sunday, 14 July 2024, between 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 am. 

Please click here for a list of affected roads and traffic restrictions. 

Ministry of Public Works advises that the Bermuda Bicycle Association will hold a road race on Sunday, July 7, starting at 8:00 am from the Prospect Police Headquarters on Fort Hill in Devonshire. 

Passage across several roads, including Middle  Road, North Shore and Frog Lane, will be affected during this time. 

The race is expected to finish by 10:30 am, and race marshals and Bermuda Police Service will control the route. 

The Ministry of Public Works advises that as of Saturday, 6 July, through Sunday, 11 August, there will be a single-lane closure on the South Road westbound lane starting from the Paget traffic light to allow for demolition and reconstruction of a wall section along the sidewalk. 

Traffic delays can be expected due to the traffic control measures. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to use extra caution in the area. 

Please refer to the attached official notice for detailed information regarding the specific traffic control measures.

The Ministry of Public Works wishes to update the public about the ongoing paving work on South Road near the Collector's Hill junction in Smith's Parish.

On Wednesday, 26 June, paving operations stopped due to a malfunction of the Ministry's paver.

This has resulted in the westbound lane on South Road between Devon Spring Lane and the bus layby across from Cloverdale Road having an uneven surface, as it has been milled off in preparation for paving.

The Ministry of Public Works has rented a paver from East End Asphalt to complete the works while our paver is being repaired. Weather permitting, the paving works are scheduled to resume and be completed by Monday, 1st July.

In the interim, crews will place cones along the centre of the roadway to indicate the location of the uneven surface. Motorists are advised to traverse this area with great care.

The Ministry apologises for the inconvenience this delay may cause and appreciates the public's patience and cooperation as the work to improve the Island's roadways continues.

The Ministry wishes to inform the motoring public that there will be a single-lane closure on the eastbound lane of Middle Road, east of Riddell's Bay Road junction in Warwick Parish.

This lane closure will facilitate BELCO trench works. The details are as follows:

• Location: Middle Road, near Riddell's Bay Road junction, Warwick Parish
• Closure Dates: Monday, 1 July 2024 through Friday, 5 July 2024
• Working Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

BELCO representatives will control traffic using barricades, stop-and-go signs, and cones. Motorists are advised to drive carefully through this area to ensure their safety and the safety of the workers.

The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform the motoring public that there will be a road closure in Pembroke Parish to accommodate a Community Day Block Party. 

• Location: Mount Hill, from Swansbay Hill/Twin Lane Place to Overview Hill/Bluff Lane, Pembroke Parish
• Closure Date: Saturday, 29 June 2024
• Closure Hours: 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.

Motorists wishing to access Mount Hill are advised to detour via Berkely Road or Langton Hill. Traffic controls will be managed by Community Day representatives. Motorists are encouraged to avoid the road closure on Mount Hill and use the alternative routes provided.

The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform the motoring public that there will be emergency lane closures on Middle Road near Scenic Heights Pass in Southampton Parish for BELCO cable fault repair works.

• Start Date: Immediately
• End Date: Friday, 14 June 2024
• Working Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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The Ministry of Public Works announces a single-lane closure near 75 Pitt's Bay Road in Pembroke Parish for the demolition of the Outerbridge building.

• Closure Dates: Wednesday, 12 June 2024, to Friday, 9 August 2024
• Working Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily

To accommodate westbound traffic, the north lane (into town) will be closed, and parking will be prohibited in the south lane (out of town).

The Ministry of Public Works advises a single-lane closure on Camp Hill near Middle Road in Southampton Parish to allow for BELCO trench work.

• Closure Dates: Monday, 10 June 2024, to Friday, 14 June 2024
• Working Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily

BELCO representatives will manage traffic using barricades, stop-and-go signs, and cones. Motorists are urged to exercise caution and follow the traffic controllers' directions.

The Ministry of Public Works announces a road closure on Serpentine Road from the Oxygen Limited driveway to the Woodland's Road roundabout in Pembroke Parish. This closure is necessary to facilitate sewer trench work.

• Closure Dates: Friday evening, 7 June 2024, to Monday mid-day, 10 June 2024
• Working Hours: 5:00 p.m. on Friday to 12:00 p.m. on Monday (mid-day)

A lane closure is planned to facilitate Ministry of Public Works fence repair work from Monday, 3 June – Wednesday, 5 June 2024.

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Lane closures are planned to facilitate CCTV installation on Sunday, 2 June 2024.

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There will be lane closures for Ministry of Public Works road paving from Monday, 10 June – Friday, 28 June 2024.

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There will be a lane closure for Ministry of Public Works fence repair work from Thursday, 6 June – Monday, 10 June, 2024. 

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The Ministry of Public Works advised the public of the Iron Kids Triathlon taking place at Southside and Cooper's Island on Saturday, 15 June 2024.

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The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform the public about road and traffic restrictions for Bermuda Day on Friday, 24 May 2024. These measures are necessary to accommodate the various race events and the parade taking place between 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Junior Classic Run:

• The run starts in Hamilton (refer to the Corporation of Hamilton Traffic Order for street closures) and proceeds to Cedar Avenue, Marsh Folly Road, right on Dutton Avenue, and left onto North Street.

The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform the public about road and traffic restrictions for Bermuda Day on Friday, 24 May 2024. These measures are necessary to accommodate the various race events and the parade taking place between 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Marathon Derby:

• It follows the same initial route as the cycle race, continuing through Cedar Avenue and Marsh Folly Road, turning right on Dutton Avenue and left onto North Street.

The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform the public about road and traffic restrictions for Bermuda Day on Friday, 24 May 2024. These measures are necessary to accommodate the various race events and the parade taking place between 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Starts at Somerset Road, crosses Somerset Bridge, heads east on Middle Road, turns left on Burnt House Hill, continues on Harbour Road, The Lane, and Crow Lane, finishing just before Elliot Street in Hamilton.

Lane Closure for Trench Work on May 27-28, 2024

The Ministry of Public Works, in collaboration with Invisible Trenching, announces a lane closure at the junction of Harrington Sound Road and White Crest Hill, Smith's Parish, on Monday, 27 May and Tuesday, 28 May 2024.

Details:

• Location: Junction of Harrington Sound Road and White Crest Hill, Smith's Parish.
• Dates: 27 May and 28 May 2024.
• Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Reason: Trench work by Invisible Trenching.
• Traffic Control: Managed by Invisible Trenching with traffic lights and stop-and-go signs.

The Ministry of Public Works thanks motorists for their cooperation in advance and apologises for any inconvenience. 

The Ministry of Public Works would like to advise the public of the Bermuda Bicycle Association VT Construction Road Race taking place on Sunday, 2 June 2024 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 10.30 a.m.

The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform the motoring public that there has been an emergency road closure at the start of Canal Road, adjacent to Marsh Folly Road, due to damage resulting from an accident on Wednesday, 22 May 2024.

The road closure commenced on Wednesday, 22 May 2024, and remains in effect until further notice. 

The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform the public about upcoming lane closures due to essential maintenance and installation works in Somerset Road, Sandys.

An emergency lane closure east of Somerset Bridge will facilitate trench work for BELCO cable fault repairs. This closure will affect the westbound lane from Monday, 15 April 2024, through Friday, 19 April 2024.

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The Ministry of Public Works would like to notify the public that segments of the northbound lane on North Shore Road near Shelly Bay will undergo single-lane closures on Sundays throughout April and May, starting from 7 April 2024. These closures are necessary to facilitate the removal of pest vegetation.

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The Ministry of Public Works advises the public on the BNAA BF&M 10K Run and Walk: Saturday, 13 January, 2024. Road closures, lane closures, parking restrictions and race routes are detailed here.

The Ministry of Public Works advises the public on the BNAA Front Street Mile Races: Friday, 12 January 2024. Race routes and road closures are detailed here.

The Ministry of Public Works would like to advise the public of the planned temporary lane closures in Paget on Middle Road and South Road.

The traffic controls will allow BELCO to repair streetlights. The closures will commence on Thursday, 16 November 2023 (rain date of 22 November 2023).

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