The council has also issued some important information on traffic and parking, to help the event run smoothly. As in previous years, The Front at Seaton Carew – between the Station Lane and Elizabeth Way junctions – will be closed to traffic from 4pm until 8.30pm, or earlier if the crowds clear and conditions allow. For safety reasons, the Council will be operating a tow-away policy for any vehicles parked in this area during the day.
Given the event’s popularity, the advice to people is – please walk if possible or take public transport.
Limited parking is available in the following areas:
- The Seaview ‘Sandy’ Car Park just south of the Seaton Carew Clock Tower (650 spaces). Parking in the Seaview Car Park will be free from 2pm.
Anyone who parks in the Seaview Car Park, will only be able to turn left until The Front is reopened.
- The Hartlepool Bay Car Park near Newburn Bridge (62 spaces).
Disabled car parking is available in both car parks.
- Along the section of Coronation Drive between Warrior Drive and the steelworks bridge access road – parking restrictions will be suspended on the northbound side of the road only from mid-afternoon.
Demand for parking is expected to be high, so please get there early!
For operational and safety reasons, the Rocket House Car Park will be closed throughout the whole day and will not be available for parking. On-street parking will be suspended on The Front between Station Lane and Church Street. Any visitors who park in residential streets are asked to please park legally and considerately – parking enforcement teams will be in operation to deal with inconsiderate or illegal parking.
Event parking will not be permitted on De Havilland Way and in the wider Dunes housing estate – parking will be strictly for residents only.
Traffic management staff will be in place on roads near to the event to provide advice and guidance.
If the immediate area around Seaton Carew becomes heavily congested, road closures may be applied at the Power Station roundabout, the Golden Flatts roundabout and Newburn Bridge.
Readers should keep an eye on the council’s social media channels for updates in the lead-up to the big night.
