Road closure details for OVO Energy Tour Series
15 May 2018
The OVO Energy Tour Series will once again take to the streets of Aberdeen for an exciting closed-circuit cycle race on Thursday 17 May 2018.
The day will begin at 12 noon with races from Scottish Cycling and the Cycling Activity Village before the Elite riders take to the circuit from 5.30pm, with the event finishing by 10.00pm.
In order to ensure the safety of the event for both riders and spectators, as well as those travelling around Aberdeen, a number of road closures and restrictions will be put in place.
Aberdeen City Council Co-Leader Councillor Jenny Laing said: “The OVO Energy Tour Series is set to be an exciting, and busy day in the city centre. We appreciate everyone’s support in helping to bring such an exciting event to Aberdeen.
“We would advise everyone travelling to Aberdeen on Thursday 17 May to plan your journey in advance, take public transport or cycle (where possible), and delays around the city centre are possible so leave yourself plenty of travel time”.
The following road closures and restrictions will be in place:
Road Closures
From 6.00am on Thursday 17 May until 1.00am on Friday 18 May 2018
Road Closure
From
To
Union Street
Market Street
Crown Street
Bridge Street
Union Street
Wapping Street
Diamond Street
Union Street
Diamond Lane
Union Terrace
Union Street
Rosemount Viaduct
Diamond Place
Diamond Street
Union Terrace
Rosemount Viaduct & Schoolhill
Skene Street
Back Wynd
Blackfriars Street
Schoolhill
St Andrew Street
St Andrew Street
Blackfriars Street
Charlotte Street
Back Wynd
Schoolhill
Union Street
Belmont Street
Schoolhill
Union Street
Little Belmont Street
Back Wynd
Belmont Street
Gaelic Lane
Back Wynd
Belmont Street
From 4.15pm on Thursday 17 May until 1.00am on Friday 18 May 2018
Schoolhill & Upper Kirkgate
Back Wynd
Flourmill Lane
Parking Restrictions
All Parking, including disabled parking, on the following streets will be suspended.
From 8.00pm on Tuesday 15 May until 1.00am on Friday 18 May 2018
Union Terrace
Back Wynd
Little Belmont Street
Belmont Street
Schoolhill; from Blackfriars Street to Upperkirkgate
Wellington Place (North Side)
Charlotte Street; West Side from St Andrew Street to John Street
From 6.00pm on Wedensday16 May until 1.00am on Friday 18 May 2018
Bridge Street
St Andrew Street from Blackfriars Street to Charlotte Street
Diamond Street from Union Street to Diamond Lane
Crown Street
From 6.00am on Thursday 17 May until 1:00am on Friday 18 May 2018
East Side of Charlotte Street from St Andrew Street to John Street
Car parking
All city centre car parks will be in operation.
Please note that entry to the Bon Accord Centre Harriet Street car park will be restricted from 16:15. Exit from the car park will remain unaffected.
The Bon Accord Centre Loch Street car park will be unaffected.
Bus TravelDue to the city centre circuit some bus routes are affected. We would advise passengers to check with their bus provider prior to setting off on their journey.