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Police looking forward to Farnborough International Airshow

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Published: 11/07/2008


A major police operation will swing into action on Monday (July 14) as the crowds gather for the 46th Farnborough International Airshow.  

Around 100 officers will be on duty daily in and around the airfield site between Monday and Sunday (July 20), to ensure that the thousands expected at the world-famous event enjoy a safe and peaceful show.  

Trade guests and visitors will converge on the site from Monday to Friday, before the gates are opened to the public on Saturday and Sunday (July 19 and 20) when crowds of 80,000 are expected.  

Extra high visibility police patrols in the area have already begun and will continue throughout the week, with local officers and teams from Specialist Operations providing extra resilience and skills.

Local officers and teams from the Roads Policing Unit will be working to ensure a smooth flow of traffic, in support of the local authority’s traffic management plan.  

An operation using the Automatic Number Plate Recognitions system (ANPR) will also be in place on key routes around the site to assist in crime prevention and detection.  

Show-goers are strongly advised to allow plenty of extra time for their journey as parking and walking to the arena can take time.

Plus with the weather forecast uncertain, people are advised to keep a close eye on the forecast and dress appropriately.  

Motorists are warned to expect congestion and resultant delays in the area of the show for the seven day period, and anyone not going to the show is strongly advised to avoid the area. 

The affected roads will be clearly signed and relevant diversions in place.   As always, all car users are reminded not to leave valuables in their vehicles.  

As per previous years, a one-way system will be implemented on Lynchford Road (A3011) in a westerly direction.

Eastbound traffic will be diverted along Old Lynchford Road, Winchester Street, Netley Street, Alexandra Road, Reading Road and Park Road.

This system will only be operational only between 7am and midday daily.  

Old Lynchford Road (western end) from the junction with Lynchford Road to its junction with Winchester Street will be made one way while the diversion is in operation to help traffic flow.  

Park Road from its junction with Reading Road to its junction with Old Lynchford Road will be made one-way from midday on Sunday, July 13 until 5pm on Sunday, July 20.  

The Park Road one-way system will be reversed during the airshow.  

Chief Superintendent Mark Chatterton, police silver commander for the airshow, said: “Farnborough Airshow is a fantastic event for Hampshire, which brings people into our county from all over the world.  

“By working with our partner agencies, our aim is to ensure that everyone enjoys the air show in a safe and secure environment, and the impact on the local community is kept to a minimum.  

“Officers will provide high visibility patrols in and around the event and will be engaging with the public throughout the duration of the show.  

“But, as always, in order to keep people safe and sound, we need members of the local community and those attending the event to be our eyes and ears, and report to us any suspicious activity.  

“By working together we can ensure that this wonderful showpiece event is enjoyed by everybody.”

For full information on the traffic plan and road closures, visit the Rushmoor Borough Council website at: http://www.rushmoor.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=8224.


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