TRANSPORT AND TECHNICAL SERVICES
THE JERSEY INTERNATIONAL AIR DISPLAY 2009 APPLICATION FOR ROAD CLOSURES PREPARATORY TO VIEWING THE EVENT
Purpose of the Report
To obtain ‘Ministerial Decision’ regarding approval of road closures and traffic restrictions for the purpose of allowing the public to view the Jersey International Air Display from St Aubin’s Bay Promenade on Thursday 10 September 2009.
In addition, to enable an instruction to be sent to the Law Draftsman requesting preparation of an Order under Article 2 of the “Entertainments on Public Roads (Jersey) Law 1985”.
Background
The Jersey International Air Display (the Promoter) has submitted details of its proposed road closures and traffic restrictions allowing the public to view the air display from St Aubin’s Bay Promenade, along with a number of other provisions preparatory to holding / viewing the event, such as crowd safety and spectator parking. The event is enabled by Order of the Transport and Technical Services Minister under Article 2 of the “Entertainments on Public Roads (Jersey) Law 1985”.
As per the requirements of the Law, a draft Order has been prepared and circulated to the Connétables of St Helier, St Lawrence, St Peter and St Brelade for consultation. The Promoter has confirmed that Public Liability Insurance will be in place for the event (a certificate of insurance has been requested by TTS as soon as it is available).
Discussion
Closure of Victoria Avenue for Viewing the Display: Traffic management generally will be as per 2008, with Victoria Avenue and its approach roads fully closed to through traffic (i.e. Bel Royal to West Park) between 12pm and 5.30pm on Thursday 10 September.
Restrictions to vehicle movement on Victoria Avenue during the display introduced in 2006, to address safety concerns raised by the States and Honorary Police, will again be implemented (See Attached Victoria Avenue Traffic Management Plan).
In addition the following traffic measures will be introduced during the closure of Victoria Avenue:
- Two-way traffic flow will be permitted through the bus lay-by at Bel Royal to enable east / west bound traffic to divert between La Route de St Aubin and La Route de la Haule.
- The section of St Peter’s Valley from the junction of Rue du Haut to Bel Royal will be closed to all southbound traffic except for buses / HGV's. Traffic will be diverted along Rue du Haut to its junction with La Route de St Aubin, thus relieving the Bel Royal junction.
- La Rue du Haut (St Lawrence) is to be closed to traffic travelling west from its junction with Le Mont Cambrai.
- Rue de la Ville Emphire will be made one way westbound only.
People’s Park Static Display: The People’s Park car park will be closed from 6pm on Wednesday 09 September until 10am on Friday 11 September, to enable the stationing of aircraft on the park (including an allowance for any delays to the departure).
Beach Closure: St Aubin’s beach will be closed to the public between the western wall of Elizabeth Marina and La Haule slipway from 12.30pm until 5pm on both Wednesday 09 September during practice flights and again from 12.30pm until 5.30pm on Thursday 10 September for the display.
Recommendation
The Minister is recommended to approve in principal the Jersey International Air Display 2009 and the preparation of an Order under Article 2 of the “Entertainments on Public Roads (Jersey) Law 1985”.
Reason(s) for Decision
The proposed road closures and associated traffic management are reasonable and justified.
Resource Implications
TTS Officer and Law Draftsman time. Also TTS’ Road Signs and Markings Section are to provide assistance to the Honorary Police in putting out traffic signs prior to the start of the event on Thursday 10 September 2009 and collecting / storing traffic signs after the event on the following day. The Promoter is charged for this service on a cost basis.
Action Required
To forward a copy of the Ministerial Decision along with an Instructing Memorandum and the Promoter’s Application to the Law Draftsman.
Written by: | Streetworks Manager |
Approved by: | Director, Municipal Services |
Attachments: | Victoria Avenue Traffic Management Plan |