Drivers in and around Overton are being warned to expect a number of temporary road closures on Sunday, September 6, as the Overton 5 Road Race takes place.
Several roads will be closed at different times throughout the morning to allow runners to safely complete the route. Drivers are advised to plan ahead and allow extra time for their journeys.
The closures are expected to be in place as follows:
- Straight Lane: 10.15am to 10.45am, between the B3400 junction and Polhampton Farm Road.
- Polhampton Farm Road: 10.30am to 10.50am, between Straight Lane and Station Road.
- Station Road: 10.20am to 12pm, from Station Approach for approximately 300 metres southwest along Station Road.
- Kingsdown Lane: 10.30am to 12pm, between Station Approach and Harrow Way.
- Harrow Way: 10.40am to 11.15am, between Kingsdown Lane and Ashe Lane.
- Ashe Lane: 10.40am to 11.30am, between Harrow Way and White Lane.
- White Lane: 10.50am to 11.50am, between Ashe Lane and Harrow Way.
- Church Road: 10.50am to 12pm, between the B3051 Kingsclere Road and Bridge Street.
Traffic management and race marshals will be positioned along the route to help manage traffic and advise drivers about diversions where necessary.
The closures are temporary and roads will be reopened as soon as the final runner has passed. This means the actual reopening times may vary slightly depending on the progress of the race.
Residents and visitors are encouraged to take the road closures into account when planning journeys through Overton on Sunday morning.