Road closures
There will be fixed road closures in place in the start and finish locations and rolling road closures all along the route of the race.
The rolling road closure system is enforced by police and civilian motorcycles – 62 in all – that initiate and maintain the road closures as the race approaches. These motorcycles close the roads in front of the race, allowing it to pass through without interference from non-race traffic. Once the race has departed an area, the roads will open again. In practice roads may be closed from fifteen minutes to half an hour, depending upon the terrain, weather and race location.
What to watch for
The race consists of 96 cyclists, 62 motorcycles, team cars, judges’ vehicles, media and emergency services. Expect to see a total of 100 motor vehicles supporting the race.
The type of terrain we have in Devon and the quality of riders can see the race split into smaller segments. Please be aware that even if the race appears to have passed it may not be safe to enter the race route. Please do not cross the road or enter the race route until you are absolutely certain that the race has passed. Please listen to the advice given by marshals and the police. Closed roads will not open until the final vehicle in the convoy (known as the `broom wagon´) has passed.
Please be courteous to race staff and other spectators and we would ask that you do not park your vehicle(s) on the race route. Thank you for your cooperation.
STAGE 5 EXETER TO EXMOUTH
THURSDAY 15 SEPTEMBER
ROAD CLOSURES AND APPROXIMATE TIMES
EXETER START – Road Closures
| Location | Details | Timing of closure |
| Cathedral Yard | Entire length | 05.00 to 13.00 |
| High Street | Bedford Square to Fore Street | 10.00 to 10.30 |
| South Street | Cathedral Yard to Fore Street | 10.00 to 10.30 |
| Fore Street | High Street to Market Street | 10.00 to 10.30 |
Fore Street, from Market Street out of Exeter, will be closed as part of the rolling road closure.
EXMOUTH FINISH – Road Closures
| Location | Details | Timing of closure |
| The Esplanade | Morton Crescent to Carlton Hill | 05.00 to 18.30 |
| Salterton Road | Portland Avenue to Rolle Road | 13.00 to 16.30 |
| Portland Avenue | Junction with Salterton Road | 13.00 to 16.30 |
| Fairfield Road | Junction with Salterton Road | 13.00 to 16.30 |
| Carlton Hill | Entire length | 13.00 to 16.30 |
| Salterton Road | All side road junctions will be closed from Portland Avenue up towards Budleigh Salterton direction. | 14.30 to 15.15 |
Salterton Road from the Knowle Hill roundabout up to Portland Avenue will be covered by the rolling road closure – so this time may be subject to change slightly depending on the time of the race arriving.
Access to the Manor Pavilion and The Bath House will be permitted until 10.30am.
Public Transport
The roads between Rockbeare and Exmouth (Exeter Road, B3180 and B3178 (Salterton Road) will be affected between 1345 and 1530 approx. The following services may be subject to some delays: Dartline 97, Stagecoach 57, 60, 95, 98,157, 357, 380.
Exmouth Sea Front will be closed to traffic all day. Service 95 will be subject to some delays and diversions.
Parking restrictions
Parking will be restricted on Alexander Terrace on the 15th September to allow Tour of Britain vehicles to park along here and maintain traffic flow.
Parking
To avoid delays and road closures we recommend cars are parked in the Imperial Road car park (by the swimming pool) or in the Estuary/Station car parks as these will not be affected by the road closures. Additional car parking will be provided here in the Imperial Recreation Ground.
Queens Drive will affectively be cut off from 2:30pm – 3:30pm so if you are in a hurry to leave Exmouth we would recommend you park in the car parks mentioned above.