Full list of road closures for Sunday's Vaisakhi parade through Smethwick

The Vaisakhi procession will take place on Sunday, May 18 on the streets of Sandwell, marking the formation of the Khalsa in 1699.

The event is being coordinated by a number of volunteers to ensure inclusive collaboration across all local Gurdwaras.

Mr Raghver Singh, President of Gurdwara Baba Sang Ji, Sandwell, praised the 'positive strides' made under the new team’s leadership: "Working closely with them has brought many positive changes. 

"All Gurdwaras are now actively engaged, their input is valued, and their support has been crucial in enhancing the Vaisakhi Nagar Kirtan. We've also introduced digital tools such as QR codes for volunteers to register and for those wishing to make donations, helping streamline the entire process."

A number of road closures are set to be in place between 10.20am and 3.30pm in order for the procession to run smoothly.

Here are all of the roads that will be affected:

• B4169 High Street (A4030 High Street - St Paul’s Road) – Both Sides

• B4169 St Paul’s Road (B4169 High Street - Fenton Street) – Both Sides

• Booth Street, Smethwick

• Rabone Lane, Smethwick (Booth Street – Rolfe Street)

• Rolfe Street, Smethwick

• Tollhouse Way, Smethwick

• New Street, Smethwick

• A4030 High Street, Smethwick (Tollhouse Way – Crocketts Lane)

• B4169 High Street, Smethwick

• St Paul’s Road, Smethwick

• Rood End Road, Oldbury

• Tat Bank Road, Oldbury (Rood End Road – Popes Lane)

• Popes Lane, Oldbury

• Birmingham Road, Oldbury (Birmingham Street – Popes Lane)