Police announce traffic changes for Reggae Sumfest 2026

The police have announced temporary traffic management measures for the 2026 staging of Reggae Sumfest, which will be held at Plantation Cove in St Ann on Saturday, July 18.

The police say the measures are expected to accommodate the large number of patrons anticipated at the event while ensuring the safe and orderly movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic and minimising congestion in and around the venue.

During the event, four traffic lanes will be in operation along the Priory main road in the vicinity of Plantation Cove at all three entrances.

Motorists travelling westbound will use the left lane to continue towards Runaway Bay, while the middle westbound lane will be reserved for vehicles turning right into the venue.

Drivers travelling eastbound towards Priory and Ocho Rios will use the middle eastbound lane.

Parking will be available at Plantation Cove for VVIP, VIP and general admission patrons.

A park-and-shuttle service will also be provided from three locations. 

Pearly Beach and Seville Great House will accommodate patrons travelling from the east and other areas of St Ann, while Discovery Bay will serve patrons travelling from the west.

The police said signs will be erected along the North Coast toll road, as well as the St Ann's Bay, Discovery Bay and Ocho Rios main roads, to direct motorists to the designated parking areas.

Traffic personnel will be deployed along the roadways, and members of the public are being urged to obey their instructions throughout the event.

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