On Thursday, November 6, 2025, The National Cultural Foundation, in collaboration with the Barbados Food and Rum Festival, will host a culinary event on Oistins Main Road, Christ Church. Due to this event, several traffic changes will be implemented from 5:40 p.m. until it concludes.

Road ClosuresThe main closure will affect Oistins Main Road, starting from its junction with Canevale Road to the intersection at Keizer Hill and Thornbury Hill. This road will remain closed between 5:40 p.m. and 11 p.m.

Traffic DiversionsMotorists should be aware of the following diversions during the specified times:

• Eastbound traffic on Oistins Road from Maxwell Road must turn left at Canevale Road, continue to Maxwell Hill, and then turn right towards Oistins Hill.
• Westbound drivers on Keizer Hill must turn right at Thornbury Hill and then make a left onto Church Hill Road.
• For those traveling west towards Oistins from Silver Sands, drivers can turn right at Waverly Road, follow onto Pegwell Road, and then take a right to continue onto Thornbury Hill.

Penalties for Non-ComplianceIndividuals who do not adhere to these regulations or disregard commands from the Barbados Police Service in uniform may face fines of $500 BDS or up to three months in prison. Exemptions apply for vehicles operated by emergency services. Police officers will be present to assist with traffic management during the event, and the Barbados Police Service appreciates the public’s understanding and cooperation with these necessary changes.