Avoid driving into or through the city centre during Games time, use public transport, walk, or cycle instead. Information on road closures and diversions in relation to the Marathon can be found here.
Can I drive into Birmingham during Commonwealth Games?
During the Games, there’ll be temporary road and parking restrictions in place. This means that some of your usual routes might be affected, and you may be diverted. To make travelling easier and minimise disruption to your journey before, during and after the Games, it is better to plan ahead.
What roads are closed in Birmingham for Commonwealth Games?
These are the roads which will be affected by the closures:
- Almond Croft – Controlled parking.
- Baltimore Road – Controlled parking.
- Beeches Road – No stopping.
- A34 Walsall Road – Controlled parking.
- Aldridge Road (n/b) – Permit access only.
- Alexander Gardens – Controlled parking.
- Dewsbury Grove – Controlled parking.
Where can I park for the Commonwealth Games 2022?
Q-Park Brindleyplace car park provides secure parking for the Utilita Arena. The 890 capacity car park is only a 3 minute walk from the event and provides spectators with a safe place to park their cars while attending the games. We have flexible booking times so you only need to pay for the time you spend parking.
What roads are closed around Alexander Stadium?
Alexander Stadium will host the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Games and will be home to Athletics from 27 July to 8 August.
Affected Roads.
| Road Name | Restriction |
|---|---|
| A34 Walsall Road | Controlled Parking |
| Aldridge Road (N/B) | Permit Access Only. One-Way Traffic. |
| Alexander Gardens | Controlled Parking |
Can my car enter Birmingham city centre?
No vehicle is banned in the zone, but vehicles that do not meet the emission standards for the zone are subject to a daily fee. The Clean Air Zone is in operation 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and covers an area of the city centre within the A4540 Middleway.
Can a diesel car drive to Birmingham city centre?
What cars are exempt from Birmingham congestion charge? In order to be exempt from the Birmingham congestion charge, your car will need to be compliant with certain emission targets, much like ULEZ exempt cars: Petrol cars must meet Euro 4 standards. Diesel cars must meet Euro 6 standards.
Is it safe to drive in Birmingham today?
Conditions for driving are fair. Keep up with your car maintenance, such as inspecting your windshield wipers and checking your tire treads. Conditions for driving are good.
Are roads closed for the Commonwealth Games?
Restrictions will be in place on 49 roads in the area from 22 July until 10 August. Controlled parking restrictions will be in place on many of the roads, with some no stopping restrictions also in place and permit only restrictions. To see the roads in full, visit the Birmingham 2022 website, here.
What roads are closed due to Commonwealth?
Public reminded about commonwealth games road closures
- A459 Wolverhampton Road, High Street (Sedgley)
- Dudley Street (A459), High Holborn.
- Tipton Street, Sedgley Road (A457)
- Birmingham New Road (northbound lanes between the A457 and A4037)
- Priory Road (A4168)
- The Broadway (A459)
Can I take food and drink into the Commonwealth Games?
Restricted items include:
Food: limited amount for personal consumption and non-commercially branded. Reasonable amounts of baby food, milk and formula.
Can I take a bag to the Commonwealth Games?
Avoid bags & know your limits
If you do need to bring a bag, please make sure it is small enough to fit under your seat (maximum size 25 litres or 50cm x 30cm x 20cm), as there are no cloakrooms in Birmingham 2022 venues.
Can you bring a water bottle into Commonwealth Stadium?
The following items are prohibited at Commonwealth Stadium: Weapons of any kind. Glass bottles, cans, containers with a capacity larger than 1 liter. Alcoholic beverages and outside food(exceptions may be made for medical reasons)
Is there car parking at Alexander Stadium?
On-site parking is available, including accessible parking. Due to the redevelopments at Alexander Stadium all vehicles are required to park at the High Performance Centre car park near the GMAC.
How do I get to Alexander Stadium from Birmingham Commonwealth Games?
Take the Bus
A shuttle bus service will be provided, picking up at James Watt Queensway in Birmingham City Centre and dropping off at the new transport mall, which is a 50-150m walk to the stadium entrance. An accessible shuttle service will also run from Birmingham New Street Station (exit to Smallbrook Queensway).
Can I take food into Alexander Stadium?
Food and Drink
Spectators with special dietary requirements or young children may prefer to bring a small packed lunch for personal consumption and this will be permitted at all Birmingham 2022 venues.
What cars can go into Birmingham City Centre?
Which cars are Clean Air Zone compliant? Generally petrol cars made after 2006 and diesel cars made after 2015 will be okay. Cars which meet the Euro 4 emissions standard for petrol and Euro 6 standard for diesel will be given the green light for no-cost travel in the city centre. How will it work?
How much does it cost to drive into Birmingham City Centre?
Birmingham’s Clean Air Zone went live on 1 June 2021 and from 14 June 2021, owners of the most high-polluting vehicles will be charged to drive within the A4540 Middleway (but not the Middleway itself) unless they are exempt. The charges are: £8 for cars, taxis and LGVs (vans) £50 for coaches, buses and HGVs.
What cars are exempt from the Birmingham Clean Air charge?
You can find out more about local exemptions for driving in: Bath. Birmingham.
You’re automatically entitled to a national exemption, and do not have to pay a charge, if you have:
- a vehicle that’s ultra low emission.
- a disabled passenger tax class vehicle.
- a disabled tax class vehicle.
- a military vehicle.
- a historic vehicle.
Is there a congestion charge in Birmingham city centre?
Illustrated in the attached image the Birmingham congestion charge zone includes all roads in the A4540 ring road. This includes the city centre, Digbeth, Jewellery Quarter, and parts of Bordesley and Newtown.
How do I know if I have to pay for Birmingham Clean Air Zone?
Birmingham’s Clean Air Zone went live on 1 June 2021. Owners of vehicles that do not meet the emission standards and do not have an exemption will be subject to a daily charge from 14 June 2021. The charge is of £8 per day for cars, vans and taxis or £50 a day for coaches, buses and HGVs.