Victory in Europe 80 Beacon Lighting Parade road closure (Thursday 8 May 2025)
There will be a road closure for Victory in Europe Day 80 Beacon Lighting Parade on Thursday 8 May between 8.30pm and 9.45pm.
Only vehicles forming part of or otherwise used in connection with the procession or emergency service vehicles will be allowed to travel along the above roads at the time of the public procession.
Road closures
| Road | Closures |
|---|---|
| Tithebarn Street | from its junction with Old Vicarage to its junction with Lord Street |
| Lord Street | its full length |
| Lancaster Road | from its junction with Lord Street to its junction with Church Street |
| Church Street | from its junction with Lancaster Road to its junction with Fishergate |
| Fishergate | from its junction with Church Street to its junction with Cheapside |
| Cheapside | its full length |
Diversions
- Carlisle Street, Pole Street, Lord's Walk, Church Row and Church Street in that direction only.
- Church Street, Grimshaw Street, Queen Street, Avenham Lane, Syke Street, Cross Street and Guildhall Street in that direction only.
Suspension of one-way traffic restrictions
A further effect of this Order will be to suspend:
One-way traffic restrictions on Crooked Lane, Lancaster Road, Avenham Street and Glover's Court and (ii) a prohibition of vehicular traffic restriction on Lancaster Road to enable vehicles to egress from roads in the vicinity of the route
Road closure and diversion map
Victory in Europe 80 Beacon Lighting Parade road closure and diversions (PDF, 1 MB)
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