The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advises motorists of temporary road closures in St. David’s this weekend to accommodate the 2026 Americas Triathlon CARIFTA Championships.
The event will take place on Saturday, 24 October 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and Sunday, 25 October 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
The race route will involve Cooper’s Island Road and Southside Road, with participants travelling along Southside Road towards Westcott Road before returning towards Cooper’s Island.
The following road closures will be in effect during the event:
- Cooper’s Island Road: Between Clearwater Beach and Pepper Hall Road.
- Southside Road: Between Pepper Hall Road and Tommy Fox Road, Tommy Fox Road and Lower Gates Road, and Lower Gates Road and Westcott Road.
Access to Longfield Road and Westcott Road will remain open.
Motorists should anticipate traffic disruptions throughout the event. However, roads may be temporarily reopened to traffic between races where conditions permit.
Police officers and race marshals will be stationed along the route to manage traffic and ensure the safety of participants and road users. Motorists are asked to exercise caution, follow all instructions and allow additional time for travel.
The Ministry thanks the public for its patience and cooperation during the championships. For further information regarding the event, please contact race representative Alex Shepherd at 707-8474.
Please find the attached official Road Traffic Notice for full details of the traffic restrictions.
