A vehicle checkpoint will be installed near Grey’s Bridge in Sandys during the America’s Cup as part of traffic measures to prevent overcrowding in Dockyard.

Under plans for the sailing competition, which begins on May 26, West End Development Corporation tenants and commercial vendors will be issued with accreditation permits enabling access to Dockyard.

But on race days after 10am, cars and trucks with no direct links to Dockyard will have to turn around at the checkpoint just before Black Bay and find parking at the Boaz Island field or other park-and-ride sites.

“These restrictions just apply to cars and trucks, there are no restrictions on mopeds or motorcycles,” Wedco’s Joanna Cranfield said.

“The accreditation passes are available to all those living within the Dockyard boundary as well as commercial vehicles that service the area; and we are encouraging residents and business owners apply for these permits as soon as possible.

“Residents living on Boaz Island or before the checkpoint should not be affected by these measures.”

As part of the traffic plan for the America’s Cup a shuttle service will run between the park and ride areas outside Dockyard including Boaz Island and America’s Cup Village. There will also be a free shuttle train service that will operate between Dockyard and the event village.

The start date for the restrictions has not been set yet, but is expected to be about May 25 or 26. Ms Cranfield said: “We have tried very hard to be as diligent as possible, cover all our bases and inconvenience people as little as possible. Boaz Island residents should not be affected by this at all.

“What is important to stress is that Dockyard is open for business, we just have limited parking. We want people to come up and visit us, but we also want to ensure that Dockyard is not gridlocked by traffic.”