Tuesday, July 2, 2024 With the British Grand Prix set to attract approximately 480,000 visitors to Silverstone this weekend, National Highways in United-Kingdom has issued vital travel advice to ensure a smooth journey for all attendees. Fans are encouraged to plan their trips carefully and allow plenty of time for their journeys due to expected heavy traffic and special traffic management measures. From Thursday, July 4, to Sunday, July 7, Silverstone will host a massive influx of motorsport enthusiasts.
National Highways anticipates around 480,000 visitors over the four-day period, with the highest concentration of 160,000 fans expected on Sunday, July 7. To manage the increased traffic, a one-way system will be implemented on the main A43 route between the Abthorpe Roundabout at Towcester and the junction with the B4525 interchange near Syresham on both Saturday and Sunday. A National Highways spokesperson explained, “As in previous years, a one-way system will be introduced on the main A43 between the Abthorpe Roundabout at Towcester and the junction with the B4525 interchange near Syresham on Saturday and Sunday.
From 5 am until around 2 pm on both days, the direction of traffic will be towards the circuit. From approximately 2 pm to 11 pm, it will switch to take people away from the venue. This will be lifted earlier if possible.
” In addition to the one-way system on the A43, Dadford Road leading to Silverstone Circuit will also become one-way on Friday morning, con.