SEVERAL roads will see special parking restrictions enforced due to King Charles III's special visit.

The King and Queen Consort will visit Colchester on Tuesday, March 7, as part of the year of celebration to mark the first year as a modern city.

Their Majesties will visit Colchester Castle, marking Colchester’s recently awarded city status with community groups, volunteers, local businesses, conservation projects and arts organisations.

During the visit, Their Majesties will also unveil the name of Colchester Zoo’s newest addition, a baby white rhino.

They will then travel onwards to Colchester Library to take afternoon tea with Age UK volunteers and service users and learn about the library’s impact in the community through the Essex Year of Reading.

Colchester Council has said several city centre roads will see parking restrictions in force.

Where parking restrictions will be in place during the King's visit

On Monday, March 6, parking restrictions will be in force in the High Street from 1pm and 11pm for the following roads:

  • Head Street
  • North Hill
  • Culver Street West
  • Sir Issacs Walk
  • Eld Lane
  • Castle Bailey
  • Museum Street
  • St Nicholas Square
  • Queen Street

The council has said any vehicles that have been left once the parking restrictions come into force will be moved.

Access into Priory Street will also be affected by a redirection of traffic with vehicles accessing the car park between 7am and 2pm. Cars will enter off East Hill and exit via Queen Street.

Which car parks will be closed during the King's visit?

Two car parks are also set for closure.

  • Napier Road South Car Park will be closed on March 6 and 7
  • Sheepen Road Car Park will be closed on March 7

All other council-owned car parks will be open.

Which roads are closing during the visit?

Multiple road closures will also be in place during the event.

On 7 March, some city centre roads will be closed during the Royal visit during 7am to 2pm, these are as follows:

  • East Hill (Upwards from Roman Road)
  • High Street
  • North Hill
  • Head Street
  • Culver Street West
  • Sir Isaacs Walk

A spokesman added: “Visitors and residents are advised to plan before they travel.

“For information on bus travel, we advise you visit bus operators’ websites.

“Park and Ride services will be running as normal, but with a diversion due to the road closures in place.”

For more information on the Royal Visit, go to colchester.gov.uk/royal-visit.