Council advises of the following road closures associated with the Cairns Festival Grand parade on Saturday 27 August, and Carnival on Collins on Sunday 4 September.
Grand Parade (Cairns City) – Saturday 27 August
- Lake St, from Minnie St to Florence St, 4pm-10pm. No parking from 6am-10pm.
- Minnie St, from Lake St to the Esplanade, 2pm-10pm
- The Esplanade, from Minnie St to Spence St, 5am-10pm
- Pier Point Rd (half road closure), no access to bus stops, 5am-10pm
- Southern Esplanade Carpark (Lagoon Carpark), western section only, 5am-10pm
Carnival on Collins (Edge Hill) – Sunday 4 September
- Collins Ave, from McLean St to Mayers St, 5am-6pm
- McCormack St from Collins Ave to Walsh St, 5am-6pm
- Goodwin St from McCormack St and Macdonnell St, 5am-6pm
- Walsh St, from McCormack St to Macdonnell St, 5am-6pm
- Friend St. from Collins Ave to Walsh St 5am-6pm
Residents and traders are asked to observe and obey traffic controllers and signs advising the changes to normal traffic conditions, and follow detours as sign posted.
Council appreciates the cooperation of road users and apologises for any inconvenience caused.
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