More details on Walton on Thames road closures for the cycle race

It's emerging that the London Surrey Cycle Classic race later this month could cause a lot of inconvenience as it heads through Walton on Thames later this month.

For example, the Xcel Leisure Complex, which is in Waterside Drive just off of the cycle route, has confirmed it will be closed on race day (August 14) until 2pm.

Other businesses in the town are likely to take a similar approach, mostly because of the road closures across the area will make it difficult for staff to get into work.

Although the road closed signs say roads in the area could be shut until around lunch time, Walton on Thames People has learnt that traffic could be allowed to use them a little sooner. The race is due to pass through Walton on Thames around 9.45am. Bus drivers have confirmed that they have been told that they will be able to use parts of their routes, including sections through Walton on Thames, from around 11.30am.

Most bus routes will be operating a full service in the afternoon although non will be operating first thing on August 14 due to the road closures.

A spokesman for bus company Abellio said: "Due to road closures, buses will be diverted between Weybridge and Rydens Road and we are unable to serve Oatlands Drive, Cottimore Lane or Ambleside Avenue.  

"Buses will instead divert between Weybridge and Walton via Thames Street.  Between Walton and Ryden Road, buses will divert via Walton Station, for train connections to Surbiton and onward buses to Kingston. Buses will be unable to serve Walton Town Centre, The Bear stop and will divert via New Zealand Avenue."