Royal Show visitors asked to plan ahead

Friday, 8 August 2014 00:00

Police say they will do their best to keep traffic delays to a minimum around the area of the Royal Show.

The two day event kicks off today at Knockaloe in Patrick - around 20,000 people are expected to attend.

PC Ian Scott from the Western Neighbourhood Policing Team has this message for motorists:

Thousands of additional vehicles are expected to be on the roads - there is also a dedicated bus service which will serve St Johns and Peel.

PC Scott says officers will be on hand to keep traffic moving:

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