Tour de France in north Chelmsford: revise your travel plans on 7 July
Monday 7 July will be a momentous day for Chelmsford as the world's largest annual sporting event passes through the city. A cycling event of this scale has never been witnessed in Chelmsford before.
Be part of this historic day, when a worldwide TV audience of over two billion people focuses on Chelmsford. Come along to support these great athletes or jump on your bike and find a spot in the countryside to cheer them on. The following information is provided to help spectators and residents plan for the day:
Road closures
Some roads in Chelmsford will be closed from 8am to 5pm:
B1417 > B1008 > Main Road > South Street > Breeds Road > Woodhall Road > Chignal Road > Roxwell Road > A1060 > Vicarage Road > The Street > Skreens Park Road > Elms Road > Shellow Road
Roads in other parts of Essex will also be closed during the following times:
• Uttlesford and Braintree: 7.30am to 4pm
• Epping Forest: 8am to 5pm
• Epping Forest A414 area: 9am to 5pm
This length of time is needed to allow the route to be prepared, infrastructure to be put in place and removed afterwards, the Tour's publicity 'caravan' of vehicles to travel through the stage, the race itself and the safe dispersal of spectators.
The route will need to be clear of all public vehicles prior to the road closure time, with pedestrian access available while the roads are closed through stewarded crossing points with access only for emergency vehicles.
For more information, please visit www.letouressex.com
Car parking
Two designated Tour de France car parks in Chelmsford will offer all-day parking for £5 per car on Monday 7 July. The High Chelmer Car Park is offering this promotional day rate, and there is also a dedicated car park at Melbourne Park, a few hundred metres from the Tour's Chignal Road passing point.
A car park is also being provided for the Tour de France in Roxwell by the Parish Council for £5 per car and will be on the Recreation Ground on Stonehill Road, accessible from the South of Roxwell. It should be noted that there is no additional car parking provided in Howe Street, Great Waltham, Chignal or Writtle and these locations could become congested, so please consider walking or cycling where possible.
Public transport
There will be an impact on public transport on 7 July with some bus services cancelled or severely disrupted, please visit: www.letouressex.com (under 'Public Transport') for an up-to-date database of these. If you have any questions, please contact the bus operator.
Further information on community events and the route through Chelmsford can be found at: www.chelmsford.gov.uk/tourdefrance orwww.letouressex.com