If you are heading to YQM Country Fest in Dieppe, be sure you have a place to park or a drive pre-arranged.
The City says there will be traffic control measures in municipally owned parking lots.
If vehicles are parked in prohibited areas, they could be towed.
RCMP Superintendent Benoit Jolette says officers will also be out in full force, “We have resources from around the area to assist us to make sure that the event is safe.”
RCMP are also setting up checkpoints in Moncton and Dieppe to help keep impaired drivers off the roads.
Just a reminder of the many street closures as well on August 22 through 24.
The changes listed below will be in effect from 10 a.m. to half past midnight (12:30 a.m.).
Gould Street
One-way
Gould Street will switch to one-way traffic between Acadie Avenue and Collège Street to allow for the smooth flow of automobiles and emergency and municipal services vehicles.
Ste-Thérèse Street
Partial closure
Ste-Thérèse Street will be closed starting at Richelieu Street and heading east until Acadie Avenue. Residents will still be able to access their property.
Cousteau Street
Complete closure
No access to Cousteau Street from Notre-Dame Street or Collège Street. Residents will be able to access their property from Collège Street.
Doucet Court
Modified traffic
Residents will have access from Cousteau Street.
Collège Street
Complete closure
Collège Street will be closed to the public between Champlain Street and Gould Street but will be open for emergency services vehicles.
Notre-Dame Street
Complete closure
Notre-Dame Street will be completely closed between Champlain Street and Thibodeau Street. Only pedestrians and emergency services vehicles will have access.
Champlain Street
Complete closure between 9:30 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. (half past midnight).
Champlain Street will be closed between Collège Street and Acadie Avenue. Only heavy trucks and emergency services vehicles will have access.
Please note that the UNIplex walking track will also be closed during the festival.
