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Homeowner InformationTo Householders and Businesses on the Cycle Race Route The Velo Club Lincoln is organising the 55th Annual Grand Prix Cycle Race on Sunday, May 9th, which will involve the cyclists completing 11 laps of the eight mile circuit of public roads as detailed below. The race will commence at 10 am and will finish around 1.30 pm during which time numerous roads will be affected by road closures, diversions and traffic delays around the course. Whilst the above quoted times are those for the race itself, during the period 6.30 am to 4.00 pm diversions and parking restrictions may be encountered. Your particular attention is drawn to the road closures which will be in operation for the duration of the race affecting the entire circuit which includes Yarborough Crescent, Yarborough Road, Burton Road (North), The Avenue, Long Leys Road, West Parade, Motherby Lane, Hungate, Michaelgate, Wordsworth Street, Drury Lane (part), Castle Hill, Bailgate, East gate, Northgate, Church Lane and Newport. These road closures will provide for emergency access to be maintained. Burton Village will also be affected by closures with Fen Lane closed to traffic. The A57 will be closed for westbound traffic with diversions via the B1198 Doddington Road. Eastbound traffic will be also be advised to use the B1198 to the A46. Access will be maintained for Long Leys Road residents. Motorists who are wishing to travel north/south through the City Centre are advised to do so via Lindum Road or Monks Road to Wragby Road or Nettleham Road and vice versa. The Lincoln A46 by-pass is unaffected by the race and should be used wherever possible. The race organisation together with the Police, who will be providing traffic control on the day, are anxious that the event is as safe as possible for all concerned. This letter is being delivered to properties on the race route so that prior notice of this event is given and to request that all cars which would normally be parked on the roadway on Sunday 9th May be parked either off the road entirely or parked in a nearby street not affected by the cycle race. Any cars parked in a permanent or temporary no parking area or in a hazardous position at 8.30 am will be towed away if the owners cannot be found. This will incur a recovery charge payable by the owner. Your co-operation on this important safety issue is requested. The event has been voted as the country’s favourite one day race both by the riders and the public and has been advertised nationally. Whilst the race is in progress a considerable number of spectators can be expected at many locations along the route. Your tolerance of any inconvenience caused will be appreciated. Eurosport Television will again be showing a 30 minute programme of the event bringing welcome publicity to the City and County. This year it will include some spectacular helicopter shots of the Cityand surrounding areas as the race goes around the circuit. Full information concerning the race can be found on this website or from myself at the address and phone numbers below. Yours sincerely,
Ian Emmerson OBE 5 Larkin Avenue |
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© Lincoln Grand Prix 2010 All images courtesy of Larry Hickmott, British Cycling |