Shropshire RAF air show fans warned of longer journeys
The RAF Cosford Air Show is taking place on Sunday.
Drivers are being advised to allow extra time for journeys with the Cosford Air Show taking to the skies over Shropshire this weekend attracting tens of thousands of people.
Taking place at RAF Cosford on Sunday 11 June, those attending the event can enjoy demonstrations of modern military aircraft from the Royal Air Force and international military partners.
A huge variety of aircraft will also be on show on the ground for visitors to look at and sit inside.
With reduced capacity on the rail network this weekend, National Highways says tens of thousands of people travelling to the event are likely to travel by car with drivers encouraged to leave additional time for their journeys.
To ease congestion on approach to Cosford, there will be special traffic measures in place from junction 2 to junction 3 of the M54 with a designated lane for motorists travelling to the venue.
National Highways Senior Network Planner, Frank Bird, said: “The Cosford Air Show is a real highlight of the year here in the Midlands and we have been working closely alongside the organisers over the past nine months to plan for it and to help people enjoy smoother journeys to the event.
“With some disruption on the rail network this weekend, we would advise anyone due to travel to the event on Sunday to plan their journey before setting off and to check their vehicle is roadworthy. We expect the M54 to be busy and we’d remind people to make sure they have enough fuel for their journey.
“It’s also a good idea for people to make sure they have plenty of sunscreen with them, to take hats and sunglasses and to stay hydrated.”