One-way system for traffic around Silverstone over Grand Prix weekend

A one-way system will be in place on the A43 for the British Grand Prix weekend Credit: ITV News Anglia

A one-way system will be introduced on roads around the Silverstone circuit ahead of this weekend's British Grand Prix.

Highways England hopes it will help avoid major hold-ups as 340,000 spectators and more than 125,000 vehicles descend on the Northamptonshire village for the Formula 1 event.

  • Watch a report on the preparations for the British Grand Prix at Silverstone by ITV News Anglia's Claire McGlasson

The one-way system will be in place on the main A43 and extra traffic officers will patrol the area to help keep traffic moving.

Jamie Tomlin, emergency planning officer for Highways England, urged visitors not to rely on their sat navs - and instead follow signs from the M1 and M40.

125,000 vehicles descend on Silverstone for the Formula 1 event.
Security is tight for the F1 Grand Prix at Silverstone. Credit: ITV News Anglia

This year's British Grand Prix - which was set to have been Silverstone's last before a new five-year deal was announced yesterday - is a sell out.

Around 90,000 vehicles are due to use public parking at the circuit with another 21,000 using the park and ride.

On top of that, 16,000 coaches are expected on site over the three days of the event from Friday July 12 to Sunday July 14.

21,000 vehicles are due to use Silverstone's park and ride site Credit: ITV News Anglia