Aston Villa Football Club has officially released the complete list of 15 road closures that will be in effect for today's UEFA Europa League victory parade. The club is "strongly" advising supporters to avoid driving to the event.
Road Closures and Parking Suspensions
In coordination with Birmingham City Council, temporary parking suspensions and road closures will be implemented across several streets in the city centre. Parking bays on the affected roads will be suspended from midnight until 10pm, while road closures are expected to begin around 10am and remain in place until approximately 10pm, though roads may reopen earlier if conditions permit.
Full List of Affected Roads
- Branston Street
- Hall Street
- Warstone Lane
- Frederick Street
- Albion Street
- Powell Street
- Summer Hill Road
- Sand Pits
- Clement Street
- St Vincent Street
- Sheepcote Street
- Grosvenor Street West
- Ryland Street
- Broad Street
- Centenary Square
Aston Villa stated: "Please note that side roads adjoining the closure area may also be affected. Access to some car parks and frontages on or accessed via these roads may be restricted during the operational period. Any vehicles remaining on the route may be relocated for safety reasons."
Supporters are also advised that off-street car parks along the route will be closed from 10am, and the club cannot guarantee that vehicles will be able to exit until road closures are lifted. "If you need to access a vehicle during the day, we strongly advise parking outside the affected area in advance," the club added.
Additional Considerations
The club and its partners will work to reopen roads as soon as possible after the event, but it may take time for the local network to return to normal. Additionally, Birmingham Pride is scheduled for Monday, May 25, in the city centre, and many players are due to report to their international squads ahead of the FIFA World Cup. These factors made Thursday, May 21 the only viable option for the parade, as confirmed by the club.
