‘Zero tolerance’ on trouble at Foo Fighters gig as council announce road closures

Up to 130,000 fans will flock to the National Bowl to see the top flight band, backed by legendary rocker Iggy Pop.

But residents in nearby Furzton are worried the event will prove a king-size headache.

Ward councillor Nigel Long said: “In July the last major concert at the Bowl caused huge problems including poor parking, drug taking, drunkenness, rubbish everywhere and a general disregard for local people.

He has asked Milton Keynes Council to join forces with police use a zero tolerance approach to stop any trouble.

Citizen leisure editor Sammy Jones said: “The revenue generated from shows at the National Bowl has huge benefit for the local economy, and the venue helps showcase Milton Keynes as a fast growing, exciting town.

“Organisers work hard to ensure a minimum of disruption, and we are only talking about two nights.”

“If we want to be considered for the title of European Capital of Culture, this is exactly the sort of event we should be embracing.”

Today, the council has announced road closures over the weekend. Here is the full list:

> Childs Way (H6) (southbound carriageway only, from its junction with Grafton Street (V6) and continues to its junction with Watling Street (V4) (21.00hrs to 02:00hrs)

To allow egress from Teardrop Lake Car Park, east bound traffic turning into the offside lane of the H6 Childs Way, nearside lane for eastbound through traffic.

Marshalled at its junction with Grafton Street (V6).

> Childs Way (H6) central reservation at its junction with Davy Avenue, Knowl Hill (12.00hrs to 21:00hrs)

By signage and barriers

> Chaffron Way (H7) from its junction with Grafton Street (V6) and continues to its junction with Fulmer Street (V3) (12.00hrs to 21:00hrs)

Event traffic only

Marshalled at its junction with Grafton Street (V6) / Signage at its junctions with Fulmer Street (V3) and Watling Street (V4)

> Chaffron Way (H7) from its junction with Grafton Street (V6) and continues to its junction with Fulmer Street (V3) (21.00hrs to 02:00hrs)

To allow event only traffic departing - No inbound traffic permitted from Grafton (V6) or Fulmer Street (V3)

> Chaffron Way (H7) (eastbound carriageway only) from its junction with Rutherford Gate to its junction with Watling Street (V4) (21.00hrs to 02:00hrs)

By signage and barriers

No exemptions

Watling Street (V4) from its junction with Childs Way (H6) to its junction with Standing Way (H8)(12.00hrs to 21:00hrs)

Event traffic only

By signage only

> Watling Street (V4) from its junction with Childs Way (H6) to its junction with Standing Way (H8)(21.00hrs to 02:00hrs)

To allow event only traffic departing - No inbound traffic permitted from Grafton (V6) or Fulmer Street (V3) Marshalled

> Shirwell Crescent, Furzton its entire length (12.00hrs to 02:00hrs)

Marshalled Parkside, Furzton from its junction with Favell Drive to its northern most point (12.00hrs to 02:00hrs)

Access to premises only

By signage only

> Faraday Drive, Shenley Lodge (southbound carriageway only) at its junction with Watling Street V4)(12.00hrs to 02:00hrs)

Access to premises only (except buses)

Marshalled and barriers

> Rutherford Gate, Shenley Lodge its entire length (12.00hrs to 21:00hrs) Access to premises only

By signage only

> Rutherford Gate, Shenley Lodge its entire length (21.00hrs to 02:00hrs)

Access to premises only

Marshalled