02/09/2026
🚨🏁 IMPORTANT TRAVEL INFORMATION – ROAD CLOSURES 🏁🚨
If you’re travelling to the Ladies & Juniors National Championships 2026 this week, please take a few minutes to CHECK YOUR ROUTE BEFORE YOU SET OFF! 🚗💨
There are a number of road closures and overnight works in the surrounding area and on some of the main routes into Radford. Some of these could cause delays depending on where you’re travelling from. 👇
🔴 CHURCH HILL (U34314), INKBERROW
📅 From 1st September – expected for 5 days
⛔ Full closure between Knighton Lane & High Street
⚠️ THIS ONE IS VERY LOCAL TO THE EVENT!
It may affect anyone approaching Radford through Inkberrow, so please check your route carefully.
🔴 PEOPLETON LANE (C2115), UPTON SNODSBURY
📅 From 1st September – expected for 3 days
⛔ Closed from its junction with the A422 Worcester Road for approximately 240 metres.
✅ The A422 itself remains OPEN.
This may affect those approaching from the Worcester / Upton Snodsbury direction.
🔴 A449 – LEDBURY TO MALVERN
⛔ REMAINS FULLY CLOSED due to a landslide.
This is particularly important for anyone travelling from Hereford, Ledbury, Ross-on-Wye, Mid/South Wales and potentially parts of the South West.
➡️ Please follow the official signed diversion.
🔴 A46 – BECKFORD TO ASHTON UNDER HILL
📅 1st & 2nd September
⏰ 9pm – 6am
⛔ Full overnight closure in both directions.
Likely to affect those travelling from Cheltenham, Gloucester and parts of the South West.
➡️ Diversion: B4077 → B4632 → Broadway → A44 → A46
🔴 A44 – PINVIN / PERSHORE
📅 One overnight closure planned between 3rd–11th September
⏰ Approximately 9pm – 6am
⚠️ The exact night should be checked before travelling.
May affect those approaching from Worcester, Pershore, Malvern/Herefordshire and the West.
🔴 M42 / M6 – WATER ORTON / BIRMINGHAM
📅 Friday 4th September
⏰ Approximately 9pm – 6am
⛔ Closure affecting the M42 Southbound J8 → M6 Northbound J4a link
May affect those travelling from the North, North West or around Birmingham.
🔴 M5 – JUNCTIONS 7–9
🚧 Ongoing overnight safety barrier works and lane closures
⏰ Approximately 8pm – 6am on weekdays
May affect anyone travelling via the M5 from the South West, Gloucestershire, Bristol, South Wales or towards Worcester.
⚠️🏁 PLEASE PLAN AHEAD! 🏁⚠️
With hundreds of competitors and spectators making their way to Radford, we strongly recommend:
📍 Check your route BEFORE setting off
⏰ Allow plenty of extra travelling time
🚧 Follow official signed diversions
🚛 If towing a race car, caravan or travelling in a large vehicle, PLEASE DO NOT follow sat-nav shortcuts down unsuitable country lanes!
The last thing we want is anyone getting caught out by a closure on their way to Nationals!
Safe travels everyone - we can’t wait to welcome you all to Radford! ❤️🤍💙🏁
🏆 Ladies & Juniors National Championships 2026
📅 5th & 6th September
📍 Radford Autograss Club
