Commonwealth Games 2022 road closures: Where will be affected?

April 07, 2024

BIRMINGHAM is home to the Commonwealth Games in 2022 and with it comes many travel disruptions.

If you live in the West Midlands or are travelling to the Commonwealth Games, here's all the road closures you need to be aware of.

Where are the Commonwealth Games 2022 road closures?

Across Birmingham and the Black Country there are roads closed for the different sports and arenas, especially over the opening and closing ceremony.

From Solihull to Sandwell, residents may find their local roads impacted, for full maps check out the Commonwealth website.

Birmingham

The second city of the UK will be home to the majority of the action, with the marathon taking place in the centre of the city on Saturday, July 30.

Other areas like Edgbaston and the University of Birmingham are also facing closures.

Here is an overview of roads that will be closed, others may be affected as a result of the games and closures.

Marathon Route - from Parade down to Woodlands Park Road and surrounding area (Saturday, July 30).
Alexander Stadium/ Perry Barr - Walsall Road (A34) and Aldridge Road (Thursday, July 28 and Monday, August 8).
Arena - King Edwards Road and Cambridge Street (Tuesday, July 26 to Sunday, August 7)
Edgbaston Stadium - Edgbaston Road (Thursday, July 28 to Monday, August 8)
Smithfield - Claybrook St, Pershore St and Skinner Lane are one-way an permit access only (Thursday, July 28 and Monday, August 8).
Sutton Park - All roads within Chester Road, Birmingham Road and Sutton Park triangle are closed or local access only (Friday, July 29 to Sunday, July 31).
University of Birmingham - No access to Vale Village or Tennis Courts without permit (Thursday, July 28 to Tuesday, August 9).
City Centre - Delivery restrictions on New Street and High Street between 7am and midnight during the games, road closures linked to Marathon route on Saturday, July 30.

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Dudley, Wolverhampton and South Staffordshire

For cycling fans, you can catch the cycling time trial on Thursday, August 4.

This comes with many road restrictions from Dudley to Wolverhampton.

Park Road West
Southgate
Albert Road
Kingsland Road
Park Road East
Dudley Town Centre (all roads)
Park Avenue
Bath avenue
Upper Vauxhall
Wolverhampton Ring Road
Bath Road
Wolverhampton City Centre
Penn Toad
Rookery Lane
Goldthorn Hill
Wolverhampton Road/ High Street
Dudley Street
Sedgley Road

Lee Valley

Sticking with cycling, the Lee Valley Velopark will impact the roads surrounding it.

This will be from Thursday, July 21, through to Tuesday, August 2.

The two roads closed are Abercrombie Road and Olympic Park Avenue.

Sandwell

Unsurprisingly, the Sandwell Aquatics centre will host the Swimming, Para Swimming and Diving events during the games.

A section Londonderry Road, which is directly outside the centre, is one-way access and permit holders only for the entire duration of the Commonwealth Games.

Most surrounding roads have controlled parking and Manor Road into Francis Road is closed off.

Smethwick Hall Park is still accessible at this time but roads are likely to be busy.

Solihull

While no roads around the NEC are closed, according to the Commonwealth Games website, the area will be busy.

The NEC is hosting Badminton, Boxing, Netball, Para Power Lifting, Table Tennis and Para Table Tennis and Weightlifting.

As the centre is already used to large events, the usual road disruptions will be in place.

Warwick and Royal Leamington Spa

Athletes have made a home in the Warwick University campus village but Myton Fields will also be home to the Cycling Road Races.

The roads around Victoria Park will be restricted to residential access only from Friday, July 29, to Saturday, August 6, for the Lawn Bowls events.

At the University, Academic Loop Road will be partially closed to limit disruption for the athletes.

For the Cycling Road Race there will be closures inside and around the course for the safety of all involved.

These roads will be closed for the duration of Sunday, August 7, unless stated otherwise:

Myton Road (Wednesday, August 3 to Monday, August 8)
Birmingham Road
Ugly Bridge Road
Church Lane
Old Budbrooke Road
Hampton Road
Shakespeare Avenue
Stratford Road
West Street
High Street
Saltisford
Priory Road
Colten End
Emscote Road
Warwick New Road
Prince's Drive

Within the loop of these roads there will be no vehicle access and there will be major disruptions in the surrounding area.

The A46 near Budbrooke will remain open, although both slip roads will be closed - expect traffic and slow moving vehicles.

Which public transport will be affected by the Commonwealth Games?

There is no parking near the venues so public transport is crucial if you are attending anything.

Organisers have given free access to public transport for all ticket holders.

This will work anywhere within the West Midlands on the day of your event, although Lee Park Valley travel is not included.

The rail strikes will severely disrupt much of the train services but park and rides should be available instead.

National Express has a dedicated network of long distance coaches set up for the Commonwealth Games.

For each venue, the Commonwealth Games website has a journey planner which you can use to avoid strike action.

Commonwealth Games 2022 road closures: Where will be affected?

Where are the Commonwealth Games 2022 road closures?

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