Motorists are being reminded of temporary road closures across Solihull this Sunday (November 8) as communities prepare to mark Remembrance Sunday.

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC) has confirmed restrictions in Solihull town centre, Shirley, Knowle and several surrounding villages to allow remembrance parades and services to take place safely.

The closures will be in place at different times throughout the morning and early afternoon.

Where will roads be closed?

The confirmed closures are:

• Solihull town centre: Church Hill Road, The Square and New Road will be closed between 10am and 1.30pm.
• Knowle: Warwick Road, between Wychwood Island and Hampton Lane, High Street and part of Kenilworth Road will be affected between 10am and 1.30pm.
• Shirley: Stratford Road, between Union Road and Poppy Island, will be subject to restrictions between 10am and 12.30pm.
• Hampton in Arden: Solihull Road, High Street, Shadowbrook Lane and part of Meriden Road will be affected between 10am and noon.
• Castle Bromwich: The Green and part of Old Croft Lane will be subject to restrictions between 10am and noon.
• Dickens Heath: Old Dickens Heath Road and part of Hensborough will be affected between 10am and noon.
• Meriden: Main Road and part of Berkswell Road will be affected between 10.15am and 11.30am.
• Marston Green: Elmdon Road, Station Road and Land Lane will be subject to restrictions between 10.40am and 11.30am.
• Hockley Heath: Stratford Road and part of Old Warwick Road will be affected between 12.30pm and 1.30pm.

What motorists need to know

Diversion routes will be signposted locally, and drivers are advised to allow extra time for their journeys when travelling through the affected areas.

Emergency access for police, fire and ambulance services responding to emergencies will be maintained throughout the closures.

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Pedestrian access to properties within restricted areas will also be maintained along designated routes.

The temporary restrictions are being introduced to accommodate Remembrance Sunday parades organised by the council, parish councils and local organisations, including the Shirley branch of the Royal British Legion.

All closures will apply on Sunday, November 8, 2026.