Information for Residents
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As in 2025, there will be no road closures. There are some key areas where race stewards will temporarily hold traffic to ensure runners safely cross the road.
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A music event at The Bunkhouse is to take place on Sunday 24th May 2026, as a result it will be considered necessary to temporarily close Park Street from its junction with Union Street to its junction with Portland Street.
The Music Event will be held at Park Street in the City Centre area of Swansea.
Temporary Road Closure:
From Saturday 23rd May 2026 4.30pm to Monday 25th May 2026 5pm.Access for emergency vehicles and pedestrians to be maintained at all times.
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Swansea Triathlon takes place in the city on Sunday 24 May, and a number of road closures will be in place to safely facilitate the event.
TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES
The following lengths of road will be closed to allow the safe passage of participants in the Swansea Triathlon event at the dates and times specified (or at such time as the last competitor has passed the point if earlier).
Section A, May 24th 2026 from 12.00 to 16.00 hours
- East Burrows Road from its junction with Cambrian Place to its junction with Somerset Place.
- Somerset Place over its full length.
- Cambrian Place over its full length.
- Burrows Place from its junction with Cambrian Place to its junction with A4067 Victoria Road.
- A4067 Quay Parade from its junction with Somerset Place for a distance of 180m in a northerly direction.
- A4067 Victoria Road over its full length.
- A4067 Oystermouth Road over its full length.
- A4067 Mumbles Road from its merging with A4067 Oystermouth Road to its junction with A4216 Sketty Lane.
- Dunvant Place from its junction with A4067 Oystermouth Road for a distance of 90m in a southerly direction to its junction with an unnamed road.
- West Way from its junction with A4067 Oystermouth Road to its junction with Clarence Terrace.
TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF BUS LANE
The following bus lane suspension is to allow the safe passage of participants in the Swansea Triathlon event at the dates and times specified (or at such time as the last competitor has passed the point if earlier).
Section A, May 24th 2026 from 12.00 to 16.00 hours
- A4067 Oystermouth Road from its junction with Albert Row to its junction with Princess Way.
- Oystermouth Road (Metro) from its junction with A4067 Oystermouth Road to its junction with Dunvant Place.
- West Way (Metro) from its junction with A4067 Oystermouth Road to its junction with Clarence Terrace.
TEMPORARY NO WAITING (Both sides unless specified otherwise)
Section A, May 24th 2026 from 12.00 to 16.00 hours
- East Burrows Road from its junction with Cambrian Place to its junction with Somerset Place.
- Somerset Place over its full length.
- Cambrian Place over its full length.
- Burrows Place from its junction with Cambrian Place to its junction with A4067 Victoria Road.
Alternative diversion routes will be signposted. This Order will cease to have effect at approximately 12.00 on Sunday 24th May 2026 or on conclusion of the event whichever first occurs.
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The Mizuno Swansea Half Marathon this year welcomes over 8000 competitors to Swansea. To allow this event to take place the following road closures will be implemented.
SATURDAY 6th June 18:00 – SUNDAY 7th June - 15:00- A4067 – Oystermouth Road Westbound from junction with Princess Way to West Way
- Albert Row (in its entirety)
SUNDAY 7th June 08:00 - 15:00
- A4067 - Quay Parade - from Sainsbury’s Store to Wind Street
- A4067 Victoria Road - its entire length - both directions Burrows Place – it’s junction with Victoria Road
- A4067 Oystermouth Road: - from its junction with West Way to Quay Parade (eastbound)
- Somerset Place – NO LEFT TURN - RIGHT TURN ONLY
- ACCESS FROM DUNVANT PLACE JUNCTION WILL BE OPERATED BY STOP/GO system crossing to ARGYLE St/GLAMORGAN St via the Civic Centre Undercroft – when safe to do so as in previous years
- A4067 Oystermouth Road - West Way to Guildhall Road South Eastbound
- A4067 Mumbles Road - Guildhall Road South to Mayals Road (Westbound only)
- A4067 Mumbles Road - Mayals Road to Newton Road (eastbound and westbound)
- A4067 Mumbles Road - Westbound Guildhall Road South to Newton Road
- Dunvant Place onto A4607 – Oystermouth Road No left/right Turn
Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained at all times. All closures will be kept to a minimum in order to limit the inconvenience to people living, visiting or working in the area. Where possible, closures will be implemented on a rolling basis.
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Athletes and spectators can expect a fantastic route in a race destination offering scenic beauty with the historic SA1 dockside, Gower Peninsula and the rolling green hills, pastures and rich agriculture of Rural Swansea. Athletes and their family and friends can also enjoy the views along the sweeping waterfront of Swansea Bay, Mumbles, and the beautiful Gower Peninsula.
Athletes participating in IRONMAN 70.3 Swansea will take on a 1.2-mile (1.9km) swim at the Prince of Wales Dock before cycling a 56-mile (90km) bike course. Athletes will cycle through Mumbles along roads that hug Gower’s coastal clifftops before cycling out through rural Swansea and heading back along Swansea Bay into the city. Athletes will transition in the Maritime Quarter, beside the River Tawe before taking on a 13.1-mile (21.1km) two loop run course which takes them from the city centre, out past the eye-catching gold-coloured Swansea Arena, towards Mumbles before heading back towards the finish line at the Marina. Racing starts from 7am.
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Friday 24th July
- Oystermouth / Mumbles Road closed Westbound from the Civic Centre to Brynmill Lane from 12:00PM
Saturday 25th July – Sunday 26th July
- Mumbles Road closed both directions from the Civic Centre to Brynmill Lane from 08:00 AM Saturday.
Access to Marina maintained throughout.
Full information on Wales Airshow road closures can be found on the Airshow website
Singleton Park Events
In order to prevent indiscriminate parking and therefore hopefully minimise the inconvenience to residents, a number of road closures will be in place and “No parking” cones will be placed along several residential roads surrounding the park on each event day. Please be assured that emergency access will always be maintained.
During the build and take down periods, as well as during the events themselves, Singleton Park will remain open as usual, however access to some areas will be restricted and park users may experience a significant increase in vehicular traffic. Please follow the directional and safety signage as appropriate. As an alternative residents may find it more convenient to visit a different park in the local area.
Large Concert Information
Noise
We appreciate that everyone has different tolerant levels when it comes to music at events. Please rest assured that music levels at these concerts is always closely controlled. Officers from the Council’s Noise Pollution Team are in attendance at most large concerts and work closely with the concert promoters to keep sound levels within pre-agreed limits.
Limited sound checks will take place prior to each concert (no later than 21:00hrs).
A noise curfew is in place on each event day from 23:00hrs.
There will also be a dedicated noise hotline during major shows.
Litter and Anti-social Behaviour
For large concerts, teams from the Council’s Cleansing Service will be on hand to address any problem litter areas.
A full clean-up operation will take place following each concert.
Contact Us
If you need further information, please email us at special.events@swansea.gov.uk. (This address is monitored during normal office hours Monday – Friday and during the large concerts in the park).
Questions in relation to ticket sales and availability will need to be directed to the relevant concert Promoter. Council staff are unable to access tickets or answer questions in relation to tickets.
For the larger concerts in the park. Licensing Officers from Swansea Council will be present to monitor music levels and to ensure licensing conditions are observed and our Event Residents & Business Contact Line will be in operation – 01792 635428 (2pm – 10pm each event day).
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