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From Friday, 5 to Sunday, 6 September, 2008 many of the main routes around Liverpool city centre will be closed to traffic for periods.

To avoid getting caught in queues check the details below.

Friday, 5 September

6pm – The Strand closed in both directions between Queens Wharf and Great Howard Street

9pmÌý –Ìý Northbound closure moved from Queens Wharf to Liver Street as the parade moves from the Albert Dock complex to the Cunard Building.

11pm – The Strand re-opens in a southbound direction only. Northbound closure remains overnight from Liver Street to Great Howard Street.

Saturday, 6 September

11am – The Strand closed in both directions between Liver Street and Great Howard Street.Ìý

2pm - Dale Street (b/w North John Street and Castle Street), Castle Street, Water Street, Brunswick Street, Cook Street, James Street, Lord Street, Harrington Street, North John Street (b/w Victoria Street and Lord Street) closed. Contingency to close Churchill Way South flyover.

4pm – Hanover Street, Ranelagh Street, Ranelagh Place, Renshaw Street, Brownlow Hill, Mount Pleasant, Gt Charlotte St, Elliott Street, Lime Street (b/w Elliott Street and Ranelagh Place) closed.Ìý

5pm – Re-opening of The Strand, Dale Street (b/w North John Street and Castle Street), Castle Street, Water Street, Brunswick Street, Cook Street, James Street, Lord Street, Harrington Street, North John Street (b/w Victoria Street and Lord Street).

6pm – Lime Street closed in both directions (b/w Elliott Street and London Road), St George's Place closed.

10pm – Re-opening of Lime Street (b/w Elliott Street and London Road) including St George's Place.

Sunday, 7 September

The Queensway Tunnel will be fully closed to traffic from 6am on Sunday, 7 September until 6.30am Monday, 8 September.