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British Grand Prix 2009 - A43 Closure
The British Grand Prix Inter Agency Group is working to keep traffic disruption and delays to a minimum over the weekend of the 2009 British Grand Prix.
The group includes the Highways Agency, Silverstone Circuits Ltd, Northamptonshire County Council, South Northamptonshire Council, Aylesbury Vale District Council, Northamptonshire Police and the Government Office for the East Midlands. We have been working together for over six years and hope that our continued partnership will help keep traffic moving over the Grand Prix weekend.
We hope this information is helpful in highlighting the diversion routes and helping you plan your journey throughout the event.
Which roads are closed?
The A43 between M1 Junction 15a in Northamptonshire and M40 Junction 10 in Oxfordshire will be closed to through traffic on Friday 19, Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 June for the 2009 Formula 1 Santander British Grand Prix at Silverstone.
Why a closure?
We are expecting a high increase in race traffic so we need to close the A43 during the event. The decision has been made to not only benefit racegoers but also for the safety and convenience of non-Silverstone traffic, so that people are not being held up by vehicles heading to the circuit.
Where are the diversion routes?
On all three days, non-race traffi c will be diverted along the A508, A422 and A421, or vice versa (see map on next page). However, since this route is mainly single carriageway, we would encourage drivers to use alternative motorway and dual carriageway routes for long distance travel, where possible.
Local drivers will have access between the M1 J15a and Towcester, and between Brackley and the Welsh Lane interchange. However, the section between Towcester and Welsh Lane will only be available for those going to the British Grand Prix.
We will be using our Highways Agency electronic message signs and temporary information signs at strategic points on our road network to inform people when the road is closed, so that drivers can easily change to an alternative route.
Further Information
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- Emergency incidents
- Roadworks
Whether you're planning a journey to the office, a day out or a shopping trip Traffic Radio can help you. Traffic news when you want it - tune in on digital radio or log on to http://www.trafficradio.org.uk/
Remember when heading out on the roads always plan your journey before you set out;
- Check your vehicle
- Take an emergency kit
- Check the weather forecast and your route before you set out
For real time traffic information:
- 08700 660 115
- www.highways.gov.uk/trafficinfo
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- 08457 50 40 30
- email: ha_info@highways.gsi.gov.uk
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