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Sumfest organizers, police promise no traffic jams this year
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Sumfest organizers, police promise no traffic jams this year

From Jamaica Observer · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Organizers and police plan extensive traffic management for 'A Taste of Sumfest' to prevent congestion this year.
  • The event will feature Vybz Kartel and Mavado on the same stage for the first time since 2008.
  • Proceeds from the festival will help rebuild areas affected by Hurricane Melissa.

Organizers of 'A Taste of Sumfest' are implementing comprehensive traffic management strategies to ensure a smooth experience for the anticipated 30,000 attendees. CEO Joe Bogdanovich emphasized that the event's success relies on seamless logistics, from arrival to departure, allowing patrons to focus on the music.

We want the journey to the venue to be as seamless as possible, allowing patrons to spend less time navigating logistics and more time enjoying what they came for.

— Joe BogdanovichCEO of Downsound Entertainment, Joe Bogdanovich, explaining the organizers' focus on traffic management and patron experience at the 'A Taste of Sumfest' launch.

This year's festival, set for July 18 at Plantation Cove in St Ann, will notably feature dancehall artists Vybz Kartel and Mavado sharing the stage for the first time since 2008. Following the event, a portion of the proceeds will be dedicated to rebuilding efforts in St James and Catherine Hall, areas impacted by Hurricane Melissa last year.

For patrons coming from the east, that’s Edward Seaga Highway through Priory to the venue, what we will do is ensure that there are no obstructions.

— Dr. Gary McKenzieAssistant Commissioner of Police, Dr. Gary McKenzie, detailing the police force's plans for traffic control leading up to the event.

Assistant Commissioner of Police Dr. Gary McKenzie assured that the police force is heavily involved in managing traffic flow. "We will ensure that those areas are sterile to the extent that there will be no obstructions," McKenzie stated, addressing concerns about potential traffic issues from both eastern and western approaches to the venue.

I can assure you that that will be done.

— Dr. Gary McKenzieAssistant Commissioner of Police, Dr. Gary McKenzie, assuring that traffic obstructions will be cleared for attendees coming from the east.
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Originally published by Jamaica Observer in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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