Extra traffic near East Midlands Airport this weekend
22.06.07
Passengers travelling via East Midlands Airport this weekend have been warned that there will be extra traffic congestion near the airport as the British Motorcycling Grand Prix takes place at neighbouring Castle Donington. All passengers are urged to allow plenty of extra time to get to the airport this weekend.
Thousands of motorcycle fans are expected to turn up to watch the competition. Major roads and the nearby M1 leading to the race track are expected to be busy from today (Friday June 22) until and Sunday (June 24). The three-day event is expected to attract about 100,000 people, 75,000 of those on Sunday.
A traffic-management system will be imposed around the area from today. Diversions will be in place on exit roads from East Midlands Airport, and on Sunday the main entrance to the airport will be closed.
The traffic plan, which is designed to make it easier for spectators to get into and out of Donington Park and to reduce delays experienced by other road users in the area, is as follows:
Friday June 22 and Saturday June 23: No right turn (westbound) exiting main entrance of East Midlands Airport. Traffic wishing to head west out of the main entrance should use the internal road system to the DHL roundabout.
Sunday June 24: The airports main entrance will be closed. All traffic to and from the airport will be directed via the DHL and Pegasus roundabouts. A one-way system between Pegasus roundabout and DHL roundabout will apply.
During the three-day event, updated information will be provided proactively to the producers of traffic bulletins at radio stations and traffic information websites.
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