Residents and visitors are being advised of road closures and parking restrictions across east Suffolk to accommodate the OVO Energy Women’s Tour taking place in June.
On Wednesday 13 June, some of the world’s best cyclists will arrive in east Suffolk for the opening stage of the OVO Energy Women’s Tour. The ‘Grand Depart’ of this hugely prestigious race gets underway in Framlingham with Stage One following a 129km route through Suffolk – heading to Woodbridge, Ipswich and Stowmarket, before finishing in North Parade in Southwold.
In order to accommodate spectators, finish area apparatus and convoy vehicles, it is necessary to have temporary road closures and suspend on street parking on some roads in east Suffolk.
On Wednesday 13 June, some of the world’s best cyclists will arrive in east Suffolk for the opening stage of the OVO Energy Women’s Tour. The ‘Grand Depart’ of this hugely prestigious race gets underway in Framlingham with Stage One following a 129km route through Suffolk – heading to Woodbridge, Ipswich and Stowmarket, before finishing in North Parade in Southwold.
In order to accommodate spectators, finish area apparatus and convoy vehicles, it is necessary to have temporary road closures and suspend on street parking on some roads in east Suffolk.
In a joint statement, Cllr TJ Haworth-Culf, Suffolk Coastal District Council’s Cabinet Member for Customers, Communities and Leisure and Cllr Michael Ladd, Waveney District Council’s Cabinet Member for Economic Development and Tourism said:
“We are thrilled to be welcoming the OVO Energy Women’s Tour back to our region once again. This popular event brings many visitors to east Suffolk and provides a real boost to the local economy and although there may be a small amount of disruption in some areas, we hope that local communities will show their support for this incredible sporting spectacle.”
Southwold
Effective between 00:01 and 18:00 on 13 June, the following roads will be closed and on-street parking suspended on:
In addition, on-street parking will also be suspended from 00:01 until 12:00 on the following roads:
From the afternoon of Tuesday 12 June, ‘no waiting’ cones and signing will be positioned in areas where these on street parking restrictions apply.
Map of the affected roads in Southwold is available here.
Residents are asked to ensure that any vehicles are removed from the affected roads before the restrictions apply. Any vehicle left parked on any of these roads may be removed to an alternative location away from the route.
Advanced warning signs will be put into place along the route ahead of the event and residents living in affected streets will shortly receive a letter detailing how they could be affected.
Residents are advised to check the Stage One route at www.womenstour.co.uk and plan travel accordingly.
For full article see original on East Suffolk Gov
“We are thrilled to be welcoming the OVO Energy Women’s Tour back to our region once again. This popular event brings many visitors to east Suffolk and provides a real boost to the local economy and although there may be a small amount of disruption in some areas, we hope that local communities will show their support for this incredible sporting spectacle.”
Southwold
Effective between 00:01 and 18:00 on 13 June, the following roads will be closed and on-street parking suspended on:
- North Parade
- Marlborough Road (from Pier Avenue to junction of North Parade)
- Dunwich Road
- Field Stile Road (from North Parade to Marlborough Road)
In addition, on-street parking will also be suspended from 00:01 until 12:00 on the following roads:
- A1095 Halesworth Road (from the junction with Lakeside Park Drive to Pier Avenue)
- Pier Avenue
- North Parade
- Field Stile Road
- Marlborough Road
- North Road
- Dunwich Road
From the afternoon of Tuesday 12 June, ‘no waiting’ cones and signing will be positioned in areas where these on street parking restrictions apply.
Map of the affected roads in Southwold is available here.
Residents are asked to ensure that any vehicles are removed from the affected roads before the restrictions apply. Any vehicle left parked on any of these roads may be removed to an alternative location away from the route.
Advanced warning signs will be put into place along the route ahead of the event and residents living in affected streets will shortly receive a letter detailing how they could be affected.
Residents are advised to check the Stage One route at www.womenstour.co.uk and plan travel accordingly.
For full article see original on East Suffolk Gov