Roads to be closed as carnival season gets under way

Temporary diversions in place during parades

Roads will be closed as part of safety measures during the carnival season, which gets under way this weekend.

Temporary diversions will be in place during the parades, which will take place on Saturdays and Sundays.

The closures will be in place from 1pm to 6pm on the days of the parades.

The affected roads are:

Diversions will be signposted and motorists are advised to allow extra time for their journeys.

Pedestrians are also advised to take care when crossing the roads during the parades.

Children should be supervised at all times.

Carnival is a time of celebration and marks the beginning of Lent.

The parades feature colorful costumes, music and dancing.

They are a popular attraction for both residents and visitors.