Walsall Road Closures Announced Due to Vaisakhi Nagar Kirtan Procession

Walsall Council has confirmed there will be a number of road closures due to a procession for the Sikh celebration of Vaisakhi Nagar Kirtan on Sunday, April 16.

Road users can expect closures and some delays between 10am until 2pm.

The planned for the procession will begin at the temple on West Bromwich Street, head down Pleck Road and Rollingmill Street, before continuing to Corporation Street West and Corporation Street before circling back to West Bromwich Street.

Walsall Council said: “Please be aware that the annual Walsall Vaisakhi Nagar Kirtan procession will be taking place on Sunday 16 April 2023 and will involve the use of main and side road closures as the event takes place on the route detailed below.”

“It is expected that the procession will start at approximately 10.00 am and conclude at 2.00 pm. Long delays to through traffic are expected. Drivers are advised to consider the use of alternative routes and access or leave Walsall town centre from the east wherever possible.”