Marlborough town centre roads close for Little Mop and Big Mop fairs

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 7 Oct, 06:15 · Archive

Marlborough's town centre roads will close over two weekends in October for the annual Little Mop and Big Mop fairs. Wiltshire Council has confirmed the temporary closures under Section 21 of the Town Police Clauses Act 1847.

The first closure runs from midday on Friday, October 9 until 8am on Sunday, October 11. The second begins at midday on Friday, October 16 and continues until 8am on Sunday, October 18. The closures will affect Marlborough High Street from its junction with Bridewell Street and Pewsey Road northwards to the junction with Kingsbury Street and New Road. Part of Kingsbury Street will also be closed, from its junction with the High Street north-westwards to Silverless Street. New Road will be closed from its junction with the High Street eastwards to the junction with Barn Street and London Road.

Emergency access will be maintained throughout the closures. Vehicles connected with the fairs will be permitted to use the affected roads, and Wiltshire Council has made provision for buses to enter New Road when turning right from The Parade.

Motorrists are being advised to allow extra time for journeys through the town centre during the two weekends and to expect increased pedestrian activity and congestion. The Little Mop and Big Mop are longstanding events in Marlborough's calendar and traditionally attract visitors to the town centre.

How it is being reported

• Town centre roads to close as popular festivals take over High StreetMotorists are being warned of road closures in as a Wiltshire town prepares for its annual Little Mop and Big Mop fairs.Wiltshire Times · 7 Oct, 05:00
• Town centre roads to close as popular festivals take over High StreetMotorists are being warned of road closures in as a Wiltshire town prepares for its annual Little Mop and Big Mop fairs.Swindon Advertiser · 7 Oct, 05:00
• Town centre roads to close as popular festivals take over High StreetMotorists are being warned of road closures in as a Wiltshire town prepares for its annual Little Mop and Big Mop fairs.Gazette & Herald · 7 Oct, 05:00

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