Gold Coast police would like to remind motorists of road closures due to the 2022 'Cooly Rocks On' festival.
The event will be conducted over four days, from Wednesday June 8 to Sunday June 12, with thousands of spectators expected to attend this year's event.
Motorists are advised that travelling near the Coolangatta CBD during the event may result in delays due to diversions that will be in place.
Police have been working with event organisers and stakeholders to ensure the festival is conducted safely and with minimum disruption to traffic.
Major Events Group Senior Sergeant Des Hearn said police will be present during the five-day event; "Officers will be out to ensure public wellbeing and minimal disruption to locals during the event".
Police will also be monitoring and addressing any antisocial behaviour, particularly in regard to liquor offences.
Members of the public are reminded they can not to consume liquor in a public place and by doing so could face fines of $137.
Please expect delays and traffic congestion at the following Coolangatta road closures from 10:00pm on Friday June 10 to 11:59pm on Sunday June 12:
– Marine Parade between McLean Street and Hill Street
– Griffith Street between McLean Street and Wharf Street/Boundary Street Roundabout
– Dutton Street between Griffith Street and Marine Parade
– McDonald Street between Dixon Street and Marine Parade
– Clarke Street between Marine Parade and Boundary Street
– Warner Street between The Strand carpark and Marine Parade
Restricted access only:
– Dixon Street between Gerrard Street and Griffith Street
– Chalk Street between Mclean Street and Warner Street
– Warner Street between The Strand carpark and Marine Parade
– Warner Street between Lanham Street and Chalk Street
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.
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