Guide to the Olympic Torch route through Hull and East Yorkshire
The countdown is over. The Olympic Torch visited Bridlington, Beverley and Hull on Monday and heads to Brough and Goole on Tuesday.
Our guide includes everything you need to know about the torch route in East Yorkshire, including where and when to see it and road closures.
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The Olympic flame is passed between two torchbearers during the relay
We'll also be providing live updates from the route, continuing on Tuesday. Follow our Live Olympic Torch Relay updates here.
Thousands of people have been lining the route to cheer on the flame as it is carried through the region.
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Torchbearers have included judo champion Karen Briggs and 90-year-old Jean Bishop, the "Bee Lady of Hull".
Among the highlights of the second day will be world champion town crier Michael Wood announcing the torch as it arrives in Brough on Tuesday morning.
Hull's theme for the event is The Rhythm and the Beat – from Beijing to Brazil, reflecting the locations of the 2008 and 2016 games.
Dancers and drummers have been stationed throughout the Hull section of the relay, including Chinese lion dancers in Bude Road and a samba band in Queens Gardens, and people are being encouraged to drum along.
Where to see the Olympic Torch
On Tuesday, the flame will leave The Deep at 7.09am to be carried through Hull city centre, before heading out to Brough (7.37am) and Goole (8.29am).
The torch is transported between towns in a motorcade, so the times listed below are approximate.
People turning out to watch are being advised to arrive early for the best vantage points and to ensure they are on the side of the road where the convoy and torch will be carried.
Tuesday June 19
7.09am: Hull (The Deep)
7.09am: Pedestrian bridge
7.10am: Humber Street
7.11am: Queen Street
7.12am: Castle Street
7.18am: Hessle Road (A63 section - ending near St James Street)
7.37am: Brough/Elloughton (Welton Road)
7.49am: Elloughton Road
7.58am: Main Street
7.59am: Stockbridge Road
8.29am: Goole (Boothferry Road)
8.39am: Stanhope Street
8.42am: Coronation Street
8.43am: Boothferry Road
8.51am: Rawcliffe Road
Road closures and parking on the Olympic Torch route
Rolling road closures will be put in place as the torch convoy moves through the East Riding and Hull and motorists are being warned to expect delays.
Hull City Council says the rolling road closures will start half-an-hour before the torch's arrival. Roads will reopen "as soon as possible" after the torch convoy has passed. The council is asking people to move cars parked along the route before the road closures come into effect.
East Riding Council says it expects each rolling closure to be in place for about 10 minutes. It is asking residents and visitors to carefully consider travel arrangements and, if on the route, to remove parked vehicles from the street where possible.
In Bridlington, a park and ride service will operate from the South Cliff car park.
In Beverley, park and ride buses will operate from Beverley Racecourse, with the last bus returning at 6pm. Saturday Market will be closed from 1pm on Monday.
In Hull, Walton Street will be closed from 1pm-10pm on Monday for the evening celebrations in West Park. The Anlaby Road flyover will be closed from 6.45pm-7.30pm as the torch makes its way into West Park.
The only parking available at the evening event site (i.e. the Walton Street car park) will be for disabled permit holders who will need to pre-arrange parking in advance by contacting the Hull City Council events team on 01482 612022.
People travelling to see the torch in Brough and Elloughton are being advised to park at:
• Brantingham Park, Brantingham Road, Elloughton
• Blackburn’s Leisure, Skillings Lane, Brough
• Morrisons, Welton Road (free parking for one-and-a-half hours only)
• British Aerospace (follow signs for White Car Park, third entrance on left off Saltgrounds Road, via Skillings Lane).
Buses
County operator EYMS is expecting disruption to buses on many routes on Monday and Tuesday.
Passengers are advised to logon on to the EYMS website for updates about individual routes and to allow extra time for their journey.
The company will provide updates during the relay via its Twitter account.
Stagecoach is expecting delays to Hull buses between 4.30pm and 7.30pm. Some services will be diverted between these times. Full details are available on the Stagecoach Hull website.
Evening celebrations in Hull
West Park will be home to the Olympic Flame on the night of Monday, June 18.
A celebration event will be held in the park between 4.30pm and 8pm.
The torch relay is due to reach the park shortly after 7pm.
The events starts at 4.30pm with music and video.
A performance called 'Broad horizons' starts at 5.30pm with young performers, costumed characters (toads, waltzers, KC phone boxes and sharks), poetry, theatre, dance and fun elements involving Hull KR, Hull FC and Hull City.
Rock band Little Comets and dance act Twist and Pulse, of Britain’s Got Talent fame, will be on stage. The Hull Freedom Chorus is among local acts on the bill.
The Lord Mayor will deliver a speech, followed by a countdown to the arrival of the Torch at 7.20pm, when the cauldron will be lit.
Family fun will include games and photo opportunities.
The event is alcohol-free but food and drink will be available.
Other information
East Riding Council will provide stewards at "preferred viewing areas" for people with disabilities. These are:
• Bridlington: Victoria Garden, at the junction with Quay Road and Station Avenue;
• Beverley: Cross Street/Toll Gavel junction;
• Brough: Red Hawk Pub, Welton Road;
• Goole: The pedestrian area in Goole town centre.
Comments
by notrequired
Tuesday, June 19 2012, 1:32PM
“to Kewstu. I do not sign on just for your information. I did attend the relay and yes I was at the courtyard. were you. No I did not boo, I am not a nasty person the thought never entered my head. Also for your information there are 2t runners from Selby and 1 from Cawood. I suggest you get your facts right. Elli must have taken a spot after others were nminated and she was brilliant. People were nominated from Goole but none were succesful.”
by Tiree_Auto
Monday, June 18 2012, 4:44PM
“Whose idea was it to take it along Robson Way past erm, nothing except that petrol station? Surely through Sutton village would've been far better.”
by Tiree_Auto
Monday, June 18 2012, 4:33PM
“There's a lot of negative attitudes on here today. I wonder if those people would be so negative if we'd won the World Cup a few years ago.
It goes past the top of my street and I'm going to go out and watch it, primarily because I'll probably never see it again.”
by Kewstu
Monday, June 18 2012, 4:20PM
“by SantiagoSam
Drool very drool!”
by SantiagoSam
Monday, June 18 2012, 4:07PM
“I expect that the 73 year old Lebanese gentleman will be fitter than most Goolies anyway.”
by tosh1958
Monday, June 18 2012, 3:37PM
“I see on person who is running with the torch is parting with his torch in exchange for some clothing, seems his school is getting a good deal taking into account the price they are being sold for on ebay, if i was him I would tell them where to go and buy it for himself.”
by Kewstu
Monday, June 18 2012, 3:18PM
“and @NotRequired just announced that Ellie Faulkner is also running in Goole tomorrow, she is one the Team GB Olympic Swimmers - autograph hunting time, oh and she is kinda goodlooking too!”
by Kewstu
Monday, June 18 2012, 3:00PM
“@notrequired
Your repeating yourself again, NOBODY was nominated from the GOOLE AREA get this in your head, did YOU nominate anyone if not just shut up.
The Lebanese gentleman is a guest of the SPONSORS as are the Lebenese men that are running in Camblesforth and Selby. This man has is inspiring due to the amount of work he has done in medicine research.
I take it you won't be on the streets of Goole in the morning, or will you to boo the event.”
by notrequired
Monday, June 18 2012, 1:31PM
“I will expect the red arrows, but I will say it. How can it be justfied that one of the torch bearers in Goole is going to be a 73 year old male from a village in the Lebanon. I understand that there will be 5 torch bearers, and not one from Goole. Yes there is a yong 14 year ol,d from Hull, but surely he would have preferred to carry the torch in front of his one town, but I do hope he has a good day. The others are from Harrogate, Halif and Cheshire, oh yes and the one from Lebanon.”
by waterbob
Monday, June 18 2012, 12:35PM
“there's nothing better for raising the country's morale than sport - especially kicking some aussie or USA butt in a major event”