Walsall Road Closures – Plan Your Journey During Women’s Tour

Stage 2 of the Women’s Tour takes place in Walsall on Tuesday 5 October and numerous roads will be closed as 100 elite female riders compete across the town.

2021 women's tour competitors

Starting at Walsall Arboretum, the 10km circuit will see the riders head towards Barr Beacon for a  10-lap circuit that will end in Lichfield Street.

The race is due to start at 11am and end at 3pm.

Only vehicles that are accompanying riders and emergency vehicles will be allowed to access certain roads across the town.

The full list of road closures can be found below:

walsall road closures

To celebrate the event, there are multiple family-friendly activities happening around town.

An Arboretum fan zone will host a big screen, deck chairs and activities, including face-painting and arts and crafts.

The Walsall market will be open from 10.30am-5pm and around town they’ll be roaming performers, including stilt walkers, roller skaters and costumed characters.

Meanwhile, Gallery Square will host live music, theatre games for children and spin bikes.