THE national “Convoy of No Confidence” protest this Monday, is expected to cause potential delays to traffic across Canberra.

Truck drivers from all over the country will take part in the convoy and are expected to arrive in Canberra on Sunday.

The protest will commence at 5.30am and expected to finish at 9am on Monday using routes on major arterial roads on Northbourne Avenue, Adelaide Avenue, Commonwealth Avenue, Tuggeranong Parkway, Gunghalin Drive Extension, Monaro Highway, Barton Highway and Canberra Avenue.

The suburbs of Mitchell, Bruce and the city, plus the Parliamentary Triangle are also expected to be affected.

Police will use Twitter to communicate up-to-date information via @ACTPol_Traffic.

Operational Commander for the event, Super Michael Chew, said planning for the event has progressed well, with cooperation and good dialogue between the organisers, ACT Government and ACT Policing.

“ACT Policing is working closely with convoy organisers and the ACT Government in an attempt to ensure that the convoy doesn’t have a major impact for ACT road users,” he said.

“A traffic strategy has been developed which will assist in moving the convoy along a pre-determined route.

“We anticipate that the extra traffic on the roads will cause delays to motorists, and we encourage people to think of alternate routes, especially if they work in the CBD, or travel through the CBD to go to work.

“As part of our operational plan, ACT Policing will be managing traffic flow through the use of variable message boards, traffic signal overrides, traffic direction officers and official escort and sweep cars.

“Dedicated officers will be deployed to assist in the convoy movements along specific routes which have been pre-arranged.

“We are expecting 11 convoys. At this stage we cannot confirm how many vehicles or people are participating in the convoy or subsequent protest.

“While every effort is being made to minimise the impact on the Canberra community, traffic delays are expected.

“Police would encourage commuters on the morning of Monday, August 22 to be patient and flexible.”