Southall Independence day Road Closures
Sat 13 Aug 2022
Southall Broadway (A4020 Uxbridge Road) will be CLOSED to ALL traffic.
Take alternative routes.
No cars will be permitted on Southall Broadway or side roads, except for residents who are able to provide valid identification showing they live inside the enclosed area. Access to Southall Broadway is ONLY via the side roads i.e Beaconsfield Road.
This is in the interest of public safety due to large numbers expected on multiple Independence Days.
Pakistan Independence Day is observed annually on 14 August and a national holiday in Pakistan. It commemorates the day when Pakistan achieved independence from British rule. This year they will be celebrating 75 years of Independence.
India Independence Day is observed annually on 15 August and a national holiday in India. It commemorates the day when India achieved independence from British rule. This year they will be celebrating 75 years of Independence.
Afghan Independence Day is observed annually on 19 August and a national holiday in Afghanistan. It commemorates the day when Afghanistan achieved independence from British rule.
There road closures. from 1600 hours until late at night, will occur on the following dates:
- Sunday 14 August 2022
- Monday 15 August 2022
- Friday 19 August 2022
The decision to implement road closures on these dates around Southall Broadway was taken by the Police and Ealing Council. It was taken in the interest of public safety due to the high footfall and number of vehicles expected on various Independence Days which are celebrated on these dates.
Road closures will be implemented at both ends of The Broadway, and at junctions with all access road leading towards The Broadway including Beaconsfield Road, Shackleton Road, North Avenue and Carlyle Avenue.
Access to these roads and all side roads off The Broadway will only be permitted to residents with valid identification confirming address or cars registered at the relevant address within the footprint.
Happy Independence Day
Please see the map below for planned closures.
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