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Road Closure Information – Hills Ford Stages 2026

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Hills Ford Stages – Sunday 20 September 2026

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As part of the 2026 Hills Ford Stages, a number of roads across Shropshire will be temporarily closed on Sunday 20 September to allow the rally to take place safely.

We appreciate that closing public roads inevitably causes some disruption, and we would like to thank residents, businesses, farmers and everyone living and working along the route for their patience and support.

Roads are not closed for the entire day. Closures are managed around the competitive stages, and where it is safe to do so, our teams will work to provide access between stage runs.

If you are travelling in or around the affected areas on Sunday, please allow additional time for your journey and follow all temporary signs and instructions from marshals and officials.

Please do not rely on sat-nav systems to find alternative routes around a road closure. These can direct vehicles onto narrow lanes, unsuitable roads or towards another part of the rally route.

Where possible, use the main road network and follow signed diversion or access information.

Residents & Local Access

We know that these roads are not simply rally stages — they are the roads people use to get home, reach farms and businesses, visit family and go about their everyday lives.

Our teams will do everything reasonably possible to minimise disruption while maintaining the safety requirements of the event.

If you live within an affected area, please follow the specific access information provided for your road and speak to the marshals or officials on the day if you need assistance.

During a Live Stage

Once a stage is live, there can be no vehicle movement on the closed road until the safety team confirms that it is safe to reopen the access window.

This applies even if no rally cars can currently be seen or heard. Course vehicles and emergency or safety activity may still be taking place.

Please never move barriers, signs or road-closure equipment, and always follow the instructions of event officials.

Thank You

The Hills Ford Stages could not take place without the cooperation of the communities through which the event passes.

We are enormously grateful to residents, landowners, farmers, businesses and local communities for helping us bring the rally to Shropshire.

Please plan ahead, respect the closures and help us keep everyone safe.

What You need to know

Watch our socials and visit here nearer the time for the latest Spectator information.

Please know; There is a car charge. Car Park entry fee. Proceeds go to local groups & charities.

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Special Stage talks to you about safety

Safety Message – Please take care when watching rally live stages

Spectators should be aware that all Motorsport can be dangerous and despite the organisers taking reasonable precautions unavoidable accidents can happen. Therefore you attend the event at your own risk.

We ask that you obey the instructions of marshals , officials and police officers. These instructions will be given to you for YOUR safety. If you do not follow these, organisers reserve the right to delay or cancel a stage.

If you do decide to leave the stage before the last competitor, please walk on the designated pathways. Some crossing points may not be open until the last safety car has passed the point.

NEVER WALK ON THE STAGE.

The organisers have made suitable arrangements for safe access to all spectator areas without the need to walk down the stage.

Roads leading to and surrounding the spectator areas will be clear ways and tow trucks will be operating throughout the day.

THINK SAFETY FIRST...!

Rally cars can do the unexpected so, for your own safety and that of others, please: when watching rally live stages

Respect the marshals and follow their instructions
Observe the colour coded tape and all signage
Red and White means PROHIBITED AREA, so a no-go location for everyone.
Black and Yellow are the designated spectator areas – please stay within these areas.
Use the natural environment to protect yourself
Don’t walk on the rally stage – Once the road is closed it is an offence to walk on the closed road, including verges.
Stay standing and remain alert
Remember that alcohol and drugs can impair your responses and threaten your safety
Always keep your own safety in mind
Follow marshals’ instructions
Observe and obey all event signs
Stay within the official spectator areas
Do not enter any prohibited areas
Expect the unexpected
Cars may throw up stones or objects
Cars may overshoot junctions
Cars may leave the road
Cars may run wide
Cars may cut corners

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In collaboration with various stakeholders, including councils, parish councils, police, residents and professional bodies in order to bring the the best that motorsport has to offer.

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Safety is a paramount concern in professional motorsports events, with stringent regulations and protocols in place to ensure the well-being of competitors, officials, residents and spectators alike. This will involves continual meetings with includes a Safetry Action Group to monitor progress. The rally organisers, many of whom hold vairing positions of authority in the community, from Police officers to high ranking officials

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Understanding our carbon footprint and assessing the environmental consequences of our actions are important in fulfilling our obligations to offset our impact on the environment.

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