Bridgwater Carnival 2009

The carnival carts showcase each club's creativity and flair

Music, dance and colourful lights will illuminate the streets of Bridgwater for the town's annual carnival.

Last year more than £30,000 was raised for charities and it's hoped this year will be equally, if not more, successful.

More than 50 carts and dozens of walking entries are taking part and a firework display will launch the carnival celebrations the night before.

The Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival takes place on Friday 6 November.

Road closures in detail

Although the main road closures come into force in the afternoon, drivers are being reminded that the northbound side of Parkway will be closed off from 1000 to allow the carnival carts to line up although contraflow system will be installed to make up for this.

Residents will still be able to access Fairfax Road where it meets Parkway, as will access to Sydenham Close, Charlton Close, and Bincombe Road.

From 1400 High Street, Clare Street, York Buildings, Lamb Lane and Cornhill will be closed off.

At 1730 hours the following road will be closed: Broadway from the junction with Penel Orlieu

At 1815 hours closure points will be installed at the following locations:

Bath Road/Bower Lane

Bath Road/Parkway

Westonzoyland Road/Parkway

Parkway/Sydenham Road (at the junction nearest Bath Road)

Bristol Road/The Drove

The Clink/The Leggar

Eastover/Church Street

Eastover/Monmouth Street

Eastover/St John Street

St John Street/Barclay Street

St John Street/Westonzoyland Road

Town Bridge/Binford Place

Town Bridge/Salmon Parade

Town Bridge/Eastover

Salmon Parade/Broadway Northbound

Salmon Parade/Broadway Southbound

Dampiet Street/George Street

Mount Street/Angel Place

North Street/Wembdon Road

Taunton Road/Showground Roundabout

Old Taunton Road/Broadway

West Street/St Matthews Field

These closures will therefore close the following roads:-

Monmouth Street

Eastover (Church Street to Monmouth Street)

Penel Orlieu

North Street

Taunton Road (Huntworth Roundabout to St Mary's Street)

Broadway (Taunton Road to Penel Orlieu - Westbound)

Broadway (Taunton Road to Salmon Parade)

Dampiet Street (George Street to St Mary's Street)

St Mary's Street

Old Taunton Road

Mount Street (Market Street to Penel Orlieu)

St John Street (Broadway to Westonzoyland Road)

The Clink (Bristol Road to The Leggar)

Bristol Road (Union Street to the Cross Rifles roundabout)

Salmon Parade (Hospital Car Park to Broadway)

Salmon Parade (Lime Kiln Inn to Broadway)

West Street

After the procession passes the following closure points will be put in place for the procession and the crowds to leave the town centre more easily:

Bath Road (in bound) at the junction with College Way

Monmouth Street (southbound) at Cross Rifles

Broadway (southbound) at Eastover junction

Broadway (northbound and southbound) at Salmon Parade junction

St Mary Street at junction with Little St Mary Street

Broadway (northbound) at Penel Orlieu junction

Taunton Road at junction with Broadway