Road closures announced for Overton 5 Road Race 2026

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Road closures in Overton have been announced for a popular running event.

The closures allow the Overton 5 Road Race 2026 to take place on or near the road.

They will ensure the safety of participants along the race route.

To view the full public notice, go to publicnoticeportal.uk/notice/traffic-and-roads/6a86cbaec18fdfac9424427a.

On Sunday, September 6, the following roads will be closed:

  • Straight Lane between its junction with B3400 and its junction with Polhampton Farm Road from 10.15am to 10.45am.
  • Polhampton Farm Road between its junction with Straight Lane and its junction with Station Road from 10.30am to 10.50am.
  • Station Road between its junction with Station Approach and continuing to a point 300 metres Southwest on Station Road from 10.20am to 12pm.
  • Kingsdown Lane between its junction with Station Approach and its junction with Harrow Way from 10.30am to 12pm.
  • Harrow Way between its junction with Kingsdown Lane and its junction with Ashe Lane from 10.40am to 11.15am.
  • Ashe Lane between its junction with Harrow Way and its junction with White Lane from 10.40am to 11.30am.
  • White Lane between its junction with Ashe Lane and its junction with Harrow Way from 10.50am to 11.50am.
  • Church Road between its junction with B3051 Kingsclere Road and its junction with Bridge St from 10.50am to 12pm.

Traffic management and marshals will be on hand to advise on diversions if necessary.

All roads will be reopened once the final runner has passed through.

Reasonable facilities will be provided to allow access to adjacent premises during the race.

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