Windsor traffic and parking info during the Horse show this
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Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
News Release
For immediate use
TRAVEL INFORMATION
6.5.08 41/08
Windsor traffic – leave extra time for journeys this week
Three major events in Windsor this week will bring high levels of additional traffic into the town and the Royal Borough is advising drivers to leave extra time for their journeys.
Windsor Horse Show runs from Thursday May 8 to Sunday May 11 in Home Park and the usual high volumes of daytime traffic will continue into the evening with the new Windsor Castle Royal Tattoo to be held on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights (May 8 – 10). Additionally, some traffic disruption is expected on Wednesday (May 7) when competitor-only events are being held as well as a special gala evening. Sunday May 11 will also see the Dunkirk Festival to be staged at The Brocas, Eton.
Heavy traffic is expected on all five main approach routes to Windsor from Ascot, Old Windsor, Datchet, Eton/Slough and from the west on the A308.
Cllr Colin Rayner, lead member for highways, transport and environment, said the council had worked closely with the events’ organisers to encourage them to help reduce traffic congestion by promoting the use of public transport.
He said: “The council has requested that all non-emergency utility works on local roads should be stopped during this period and we have been in touch with the Highways Agency to ask them to help minimise disruption associated with the works at junction 6 of the M4.
“We welcome these internationally-recognised events to Windsor and appreciate the benefits to the town and its economy. However, we want to ensure that disruption for our local residents and businesses is kept to the absolute minimum – and that people travelling to Windsor are fully aware that thousands of others will be doing the same and to expect delays.
“We anticipate that there will be major traffic congestion in Windsor on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. Please avoid Windsor and Datchet as a through route on these evenings.”
The council’s Home Park, Romney Lock and Kind Edward VII (Datchet Road) car parks will be closed to the public during the horse show and tattoo. All other council car parks will be open as usual. Car parking details can be found at www.rbwm.gov.uk
News Release
For immediate use
TRAVEL INFORMATION
6.5.08 41/08
Windsor traffic – leave extra time for journeys this week
Three major events in Windsor this week will bring high levels of additional traffic into the town and the Royal Borough is advising drivers to leave extra time for their journeys.
Windsor Horse Show runs from Thursday May 8 to Sunday May 11 in Home Park and the usual high volumes of daytime traffic will continue into the evening with the new Windsor Castle Royal Tattoo to be held on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights (May 8 – 10). Additionally, some traffic disruption is expected on Wednesday (May 7) when competitor-only events are being held as well as a special gala evening. Sunday May 11 will also see the Dunkirk Festival to be staged at The Brocas, Eton.
Heavy traffic is expected on all five main approach routes to Windsor from Ascot, Old Windsor, Datchet, Eton/Slough and from the west on the A308.
Cllr Colin Rayner, lead member for highways, transport and environment, said the council had worked closely with the events’ organisers to encourage them to help reduce traffic congestion by promoting the use of public transport.
He said: “The council has requested that all non-emergency utility works on local roads should be stopped during this period and we have been in touch with the Highways Agency to ask them to help minimise disruption associated with the works at junction 6 of the M4.
“We welcome these internationally-recognised events to Windsor and appreciate the benefits to the town and its economy. However, we want to ensure that disruption for our local residents and businesses is kept to the absolute minimum – and that people travelling to Windsor are fully aware that thousands of others will be doing the same and to expect delays.
“We anticipate that there will be major traffic congestion in Windsor on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. Please avoid Windsor and Datchet as a through route on these evenings.”
The council’s Home Park, Romney Lock and Kind Edward VII (Datchet Road) car parks will be closed to the public during the horse show and tattoo. All other council car parks will be open as usual. Car parking details can be found at www.rbwm.gov.uk
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