Coolangatta police would like to remind motorists of local road closures due to the upcoming 2015 Cooly Rocks On festival.
The event commences on Friday and comes to a close with street parades and car cruises over the Queen’s Birthday weekend finishing on Monday June 8. It is expected that over 80,000 spectators will attend this year’s festival.
Police have been working with the City of Gold Coast and Cooly Rocks On event organisers to ensure the festival is conducted safely and with minimum disruption to traffic.
Motorists are advised that travelling near the Coolangatta CBD area during this three day event may result in delays due to the traffic diversions that will be in place.
“Cooly Rocks On is traditionally a fun, safe and friendly event and we are expecting it to be so this year. Extra police will be on hand patrolling the event to make sure everyone, both those attending the festival and those living nearby, have an enjoyable and safe weekend with minimal disruption to local residents and businesses.” Acting Senior Sergeant Paul James said.
Delays and traffic congestion may be experienced at the following road closures:
General Road Closures
The CBD roads of Coolangatta will be closed from midnight Friday June 5, 2015 until midnight Sunday evening June 7. Streets affected by these closures are:
Marine Parade & Griffith Street and all intersecting streets (there will be restricted access to Chalk Street & Warner Street during this period also).
Additional road closures
Marine Parade between Dutton & Warner Streets – Between 6am to 6pm Saturday May 30 & Sunday May 31, 2015
In addition to the above road closures, further road closures will take place for activities involved with the festival, which are:
- The Street Parade, Saturday June 6 from 5am to 11.30am
- The Shannon’s Super Cruise. Saturday June 6 and Sunday June 7 from 6pm to 8pm
Streets proposed to be closed for these cruises include the above mentioned ‘General Road Closure’ streets as well as McLean Street, Marine Parade leading into Musgrave Street & Musgrave Street through to and including the round-a-bout at the intersection of Musgrave Street & Pacific Parade. All streets intersecting with the above will also be closed for the duration of the Street Parade & Car Cruises.
The taxi rank in Marine Parade will be relocated to the corner of Marine Parade & McLean Street.
The bus stops on Griffith Street will be relocated to Lanham Street (signage will be placed appropriately to indicate relocated sites).
The Tugun Park and Ride will pick up & drop off from the Tugun Community Centre (park) and Churchill Street, Kirra
The Tweed Park and Ride will pick up & drop off from the Recreation Park next to the Tweed PCYC (park) and Bay Street.
Police would like to thank motorists for their patience during these disruptions.