Essential road resurfacing work will be carried out and all access will be from the normal exit road only on St Julian’s Emplacement (White Rock), which will become two-way until the work on the usual access road is complete.
Work is expected to be finished by Friday 23 November.
‘This is a major piece of road resurfacing as part of our island-wide programme of work for improving Guernsey’s roads,’ said a spokesman for Traffic and Highway Services.
‘We recognise these essential works will have a major impact on traffic flows through the Weighbridge roundabout and the harbour itself.
‘All road users who use the area and pedestrians should be aware heavy congestion is likely and allow extra time and take extra care during their journeys.’
During peak hours, traffic wardens and Guernsey Harbours staff will be placed at strategic points to assist with pedestrian safety and traffic flow, while road signage will also be put in place temporarily to help guide people.
‘It is completely different from what you are used to when driving to North Beach,’ said a Guernsey Police spokesman.
‘That roundabout is always busy, so it’s best no one is having to make last-minute decisions, the last thing anyone wants is an accident.
‘Once you are parked up, you’ll also need to take extra care when crossing to the Liberation Monument, as the road will be two-way, which is the total opposite of what you are used to, so make sure you’re looking both ways.’
During the first phase of the works there will be no through pedestrian and cycle access between Glategny Esplanade and the Quay via North Beach.
Pedestrians heading in either direction should travel along the landward side of the road and use the St Julian’s Avenue pelican crossing instead.
Cyclists heading towards Town should exit the cycle path along Glategny Esplanade and those leaving Town on a bicycle should rejoin the cycle path at Salerie Corner.
Guernsey Harbours’ head of port operations Jerome Davis said commercial access would still be possible.
‘The work has been deliberately timed, as there are fewer car ferry sailings and bulk cargo deliveries during peak commuter rush hours,’ he said.
‘Guernsey Harbours has liaised and worked with commercial operators to ensure truck deliveries and access to restricted areas of St Peter Port harbour is maintained during the resurfacing work.’
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