ISLANDERS are being asked to work from home again on Monday to help ease congestion as numerous roads remain blocked or only passable in one direction.
Teams worked across the weekend to remove fallen trees and clear debris after Storm Ciarán left a trail of destruction across the Island.
In a statement on Sunday afternoon, the government said: “People are still advised to travel with care, using main routes, where possible, as some parish routes remain impassable or will only be passable in one direction.
“As a result, congestion and delays will occur in some areas so Islanders are advised to leave more time for journeys and be conscious of road conditions.
“If you can work from home tomorrow, please do so as this will help us to reduce traffic, though we understand that as we return to normal business operations there will need to be travel.”
Other updates:
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More than 150 people are still in hotel accommodation after being evacuated from their homes.
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The school bus service will resume on Monday morning, but some routes have been changed and some of the usual stops are not reachable. Islanders are being encouraged to check libertybus.je for the latest information on specific services.
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People are being urged to take care when travelling to school or college due to debris on roads and walkways. The government said this is especially the case for those using Wellington Road, where debris remains on pavements, and for those who walk through the grounds of Victoria College to access surrounding schools.
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Samarès School, Hautlieu School, and Victoria College will remain closed.
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Public car park charging resumes on Monday morning.
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The Household Recycling Centre and Household Green Waste drop off at La Collette will be closed as normal on Monday and Tuesday. The government said that staff will need to manage the expected high volumes of commercial deliveries to La Collette over the coming days. Additional colleagues were drafted in to work through the weekend to process the large amounts of green waste being received and to accept commercially delivered material.
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Coronation Park and Howard Davis Park suffered storm damage and will remain closed until further notice.
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The Railway Walk area is closed and remains unsafe due to fallen trees, debris, and other hazards. The government said that, at this stage, only professionals equipped with the necessary skills, training, and equipment should undertake and clearance work.
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The Storm Ciarán Helpline (01534 612222) will close at 5pm on Sunday. From Monday, Islanders are being asked to use the following contact numbers:
· Customer and Local Services (including Housing Advice Service), 01534 444444 or email customerservice@gov.je
· Children and Family Hub, 01534 519000 or email childrenandfamilieshub@gov.je
· For a mental health crisis, call 01534 445290
· Your Parish Halls for community help and support
· In an emergency, please call 999
· Report fallen trees to Love Jersey lovejersey.gov.je
