Portsmouth City Council has been working closely with the MOD and Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary on suspended parking, road closures and traffic diversions close to Southsea Common, to ensure the smooth running of the events.
Cllr Steve Pitt, leader of the council, said: “We’re proud that Portsmouth has been chosen for the national D-Day 80 commemorative events.
“We’ve been working in partnership with the MOD, the police, and other stakeholders to ensure the D-Day 80 commemorations in the city run smoothly, securely, and safely. To do this, it’s necessary to close some roads and car parks, and we apologise for any disruption caused to our residents.”
From 8am on Monday 3 June, on-street parking is unavailable at:
- Clarence Parade (from Osborne Road to Jack Cockerill Way)
- Clarence Esplanade (from Hovertravel to Jack Cockerill Way)
- Clarence Parade (south side between Lennox Road and South Parade)
- Auckland Road West (two bays with the junction of Clarence Parade)
- Avenue De Caen
- Duisburg Way
- Jack Cockerill Way
- Pembroke Road (north side)
- Victoria Avenue
- Museum Road (south side)
Most parking will be available again from 6am on Thursday 6 June, and any remaining restrictions will be lifted by 6am on Friday 7 June when event infrastructure is removed.
The following car parks will be closed, at the following times:
- D-Day Story car park – closed from 10pm on Sunday 2 June until Saturday, 8 June.
- Southsea Common car park and Seafront The Esplanade car park – closed from 8am on Monday 3 June until 6am on Thursday 6 June.
Additionally, a section of the Pyramids car park will be unavailable from 8am on Wednesday 5 June until 6am on Thursday 6 June.
The following roads will be closed from 11.59pm on Tuesday 4 June until 6am on Thursday 6 June and some section will be closed from 8am to 8pm on Sunday 2 June, Monday 3 June and Tuesday 4 June:
- Clarence Parade (from Osborne Road to Jack Cockerill Way)
- Clarence Esplanade (from Hovertravel to Jack Cockerill Way)
- Avenue De Caen
- Duisburg Way
- Jack Cockerill Way
Traffic diversion signs will be in place at all locations, and roads will be opened when it is safe to do so.
Any vehicle parked in a suspended area or obstructing the highway, will be removed under instruction from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary and would receive a Penalty Charge Notice.
These closures will affect residents with a KC zone parking permit, therefore anyone with a KC resident’s parking permit can park for free on any of the council pay and display spaces on roads, throughout the city. This free parking will be available from 4pm Sunday 2 June until 6pm Friday 7 June. The nearest spaces are Pembroke Road (south side) , Hampshire Terrace, Landport Terrace, Jubilee Terrace, Kings Terrace, Kings Road, Pier Road & Southsea Terrace.
Residents with tickets for the events are asked to consider walking or using the bus to and from the event if possible. The event is only open to ticket holders, and no public vantage point will be available, but the event will be broadcast live on BBC.
Some bus routes in the area will be diverted and some stops will be suspended during this time; however, people can still take the bus from stops on Osborne Road, Clarence Pier, Pier Road, and Southsea Terrace. Please check bus stops or bus operator’s social media for details.
All road closures and parking restrictions will be lifted in time for the Armed Forces Day celebrations on Saturday 8 June.
Portsmouth is expected to be busy during this week, so residents and visitors are encouraged to plan their journey and allow extra time when travelling around the city.