Road Closure For Royal Concert And Celebration Finale
By James Kon

Bandar Seri Begawan - The Department of Traffic Investigation & Control of the Royal Brunei Police Force has reminded members of the public that all roads leading to Jerudong Park Amphitheatre will be closed on August 5, 2005 starting from 6pm in conjunction with the "Konsert Muhibbah Diraja".

In a press release, the Royal Brunei Police Force said the Muara Tutong Highway, near the Jerudong Park Playground will also be closed on both lanes around 11.30pm on the same day to ensure public safety, "especially from the falling debris from the fire works display".

Members of the public are advised to take alternative routes or avoid using the highway during the mentioned time and date.

Meanwhile, in conjunction of the Vehicle Decoration Procession, Borneo Tug of War and the Fireworks Display, which fall on the evening of August 6, all roads leading to Bandar Seri Begawan will also be closed.

The roads that will be closed are:

Jalan Tutong starting at the Bandar Seri Begawan

Fire Department heading to Jalan Sultan

The whole of Jalan Stoney The whole of Jalan Sultan

The whole of Jalan Bendahara The whole of Jalan Pemancha

The whole of Jalan Tasek Lama starting at the

School Road Junction

The whole of Jalan Sungai Kianggeh, The whole of Jalan McArthur

Jalan Residency Road will not be accessible heading toward Bandar Seri Begawan.

Members of the public who wish to watch the celebration are advised to use the shuttle bus services provided at Jame' Asr Mosque and Mile 1 Seri Complex parking area or arrive early to look for a suitable parking area at Roadside along Jalan Residency, Jalan Sumbiling, Jalan Istana Darussalam or any of the car parks at Multistory Parking, Yayasan Parking or PGGMB Parking.

Traffic police will be on hand to control and monitor the road closure and the traffic flow on both occasions. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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