Full list of Guernsey road closures announced ahead of 2023 Island Games

Thousands of information leaflets will be delivered by Guernsey's post office to local homes and businesses. Credit: NatWest International Island Games

A number of Guernsey roads will be closed during the NatWest International Island Games.

It has been described by organisers as a "massive logistical programme" with events such as the cycling time trial, triathlon and half marathon seeing several routes shut to traffic.

Volunteers first delivered leaflets to homes and businesses in February to warn them of the upcoming disruption with thousands more being handed out by the post office in the coming days.

Both residents and businesses are being urged to plan ahead during the Games that run from Saturday 8 to Friday 14 July.

"Even outside the routes, there is likely to be congestion so motorists should leave extra time for their journeys or perhaps consider alternative travel options," Games Director Julia Bowditch explained.

To ease disruption, passengers can get on board any regular Guernsey bus between Friday 7 and Friday 14 July for free - although late-night journeys on Friday and Saturday will still be charged as normal.

It is hoped many residents will take the opportunity to watch some of the sporting action happening just outside their front door.

"This is a once-in-20-year chance for people to enjoy their own unique viewing point of the cycling and triathlon events," Communications and Events Director Amanda Hibbs said.

"Around 400 people have volunteered to be fully trained as marshals and they will be present along the streets on the day to answer queries and to ensure a safe and smooth event."

People living in areas across Guernsey that will not be impacted by road closures can also pick up information leaflets from the Constables' Offices and other public buildings.

Road closures during the Island Games

Opening Ceremony (Saturday 8 July)

St Peter Port's seafront will be closed between 4pm and 9pm, including part of the Weighbridge Roundabout from around 6:30pm.

Triathlon (Sunday 9 July)

Rue du Portelet and Route de la Lague will be closed from 8am until 5.30pm.

Route de Pleinmont, Rue des Laurens, Rue du Manoir, Route de Plaisance, Route du Longfrie, Route des Paysans, Route des Adams, Route des Rocquaines, and Route du Coudre are all shut from 11:30am to 4pm.

Cycling Time Trial (Monday 10 July)

Road closures between 9am and 1pm from the old L'Eree Hotel towards the Imperial Hotel and then heading along the West Coast as far as the Puffin and Oyster Pub. The route then returns to L'Eree, finishing near the Longfrie filter junction.

Cycling Road Race (Wednesday 12 July)

Most road closures between 8:30am and 2:45pm. The race will start along Route de Pleinmont, Rue des Laurens, Rue du Manoir, Route de Plaisance, Route du Longfrie, Route des Paysans, Route des Adams, and Route des Rocquaines with an added circuit going up Route du Coudre.

There will be limited access to La Houguette School until 8:45am and the school will work with parents for school drop-off.

The first section of the course will reopen to residents at approximately 1:45pm with all roads fully open by approximately 2:45pm, except the area around St Peter’s Church which will remain closed until 3:45pm.

Half Marathon, Cycling Criterium and Triathlon Relay (Friday 14 July)

Road closures between 5am and 8pm along St Peter Port's seafront from North Esplanade to La Vallette.

Parking in the following areas will be suspended from midnight on Thursday 13 until 8pm on Friday 14th July: La Vallette, Castle Emplacement, Les Echelons, South Esplanade, Albert Pier, Le Petit Carrefour, Church Square, Church Hill, Crown Pier, La Tourgand, Lower Pollet, and Le Truchot (between the Taxi Rank and Sir William Place).

Football and Closing Ceremony (Sunday 9, Monday 10, Tuesday 11, Thursday 13, Friday 14 July)

Victoria Avenue will be closed between 5pm and 9pm on Sunday 9, Mon 10, Tuesday 11 and Thursday 13 July for football matches at The Track.

The road to Footes Lane will be shut between 1pm and midnight on Friday 14 July for the men's football final and the Games closing ceremony.

Car parks at Footes Lane will be closed all day, except to permit holders. Details for pick-ups at Guernsey Grammar School and Sixth Form Centre will be sent out.

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