To support the safe delivery of Wales Airshow, road closures will be in place. Please allow extra time for travel and follow local diversion signage. Thank you for your patience.
Wales Airshow Road Closures 2026
Phase 1
12 noon Friday 24th July – 5am Monday 27th July
- Oystermouth Road / Mumbles Road will be closed in a westbound direction only (from the junction of West Way to Brynmill Lane).
- In addition to this, there will be NO access between the eastbound carriageway of Oystermouth Road and Bond Street, St Helens Road, Beach Street and Gorse Lane during these times.
- 20mph speed restriction in force on the eastbound carriageway.
- Access to the Marina will be maintained via Dunvant Place.
Phase 2
8am Saturday 25th July – 5am Monday 27th July
- Oystermouth Road / Mumbles Road will be closed in both directions (from the junction of West Way to Sketty Lane).
- Diversions will be in place.
- Access to the Marina will be maintained via Dunvant Place.
- Access to Argyle Street will be maintained using a short diversion via the Civic Centre.
- Pantycelyn Road (between Dyfed Avenue and Townhill Road) & Nicander Parade (between Llewelyn Circle and Creidiol Road) between 8am and 7pm on both days.
Additional closure
6am Saturday 25th July – 5am Monday 27th July
- Guildhall Road South closed from its junction with Francis Street to Oystermouth Road.
Access to Swansea University and Brynmill Lane will be maintained via Sketty Lane.
For safety, security and to aid traffic movement in the area, some roads must be kept free of parked vehicles. Parking restrictions and a vehicle tow-away operation will be in place. If you are affected, please move your vehicle to an alternative location.
There will be parking restrictions and a tow-away zone from 10am on Friday 24th July until 5am on Monday 27th July on:
- Both sides of Oystermouth Road / Mumbles Road
- Both sides of Bryn Road
- Mansel Street westbound
Swansea Promenade, from the Civic Centre to Sketty Lane, will be prohibited to cyclists from 7am Thursday 23rd July – 11pm Tuesday 28th July.
Emergency access will be maintained at all times.
If you have any concerns during the event weekend, the Residents & Business Contact Line will operate on 01792 635428 on Saturday and Sunday, 10am – 6.30pm.
Major events of this type can cause disruption to normal daily activity. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your cooperation.
If you have any further questions, please email special.events@swansea.gov.uk or call 01792 635428 (during normal office hours).
