The following information has been provided by Ascot Racecourse in relation to their traffic management arrangements for Royal Ascot 16th-20th June 2026.

As in previous years, Ascot Racecourse has worked with the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead (RBWM), Bracknell Forest Council and Thames Valley Police (TVP) to produce a traffic plan to try to minimise disruption to those living in the area around the racecourse during Royal Ascot. 

Please note that the roads will generally be at their busiest between 10.00-14.00 and 17.30-20.30 and we would advise trying to avoid travelling in the vicinity during those times to minimise disruption to your journeys.

ROYAL ASCOT 16th– 20th JUNE 2026

TRAFFIC ARRANGEMENTS

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ARRIVAL PHASE (MORNING, Approximately 10:30 – 13:30)

  • Residents only road closure implemented at top of Burleigh Road with the junction of Kennel Avenue.
    • The above closure will allow for local deliveries and journeys for residents, but taxis and vehicles with guests to Royal Ascot would not be allowed to enter the Burleigh Road junction with Kennel Avenue.
  • Road closure – southbound on the A330 towards Shepherds White roundabout.
  • One way traffic southbound, along A332 Windsor Road, from the junction with Lovel Lane to Shepherds White roundabout.
  • North bound traffic on the A332 Windsor Road, arriving at Shepherds White roundabout will be directed left, up the Winkfield Road A330.
  • One way traffic southbound, along A330 Winkfield Road, from the Shepherds White roundabout to the junction with New Mile Road.
  • A330 Winkfield Road closure northbound from its junction with A329 London Road to Shepherds White.

DEPARTURE PHASE (AFTERNOON, Approximately 17:30 – 20:30)

  • One way traffic northbound, along A332 Windsor Road, from the Burleigh Road roundabout to Shepherds White roundabout.
  • One way traffic northbound, along A330 Winkfield Road from Holloways tunnel junction with A330 Winkfield Road to Shepherds White roundabout.
  • One way traffic Northbound, along A332 Windsor Road, from Shepherds White roundabout to Peanut roundabout.
  • All traffic will be eastbound only on New Mile Road, between Winkfield Road and Cheapside Road.
  • Burleigh Road will be closed at the south end, at the junction with the A332 Windsor Road.

GENERAL INFORMATION

  • A 20mph speed limit will be in place along the entire high street for the duration of the event from 00:01 on Tuesday 16h June
  • Coaches are not permitted along the High Street between the roundabouts at the top of Station Hill and Heatherwood Hospital.
  • There will be parking restrictions on the southern side of Cheapside Road from the Watersplash Lane junction to the Village Hall and on the northern side from the Watersplash Lane junction, for approximately 50 metres.
  • The High Street will be heavily congested in both directions during the arrival and departure periods, so for your own convenience, please avoid this area at peak times.
  • Prohibition of U turns in the High Street.
  • Additional parking restrictions will be in place throughout the area to ease congestion and these measures will be vigorously enforced.
  • Council Parking Officers will be responsible for enforcement following parking offences and will arrange for the removal of vehicles for parking violations. 
  • Thames Valley Policy will be responsible for removing vehicles that they deem to be causing an obstruction or security threat. 
  • The departure phase for the one way traffic will be in place from 17:30-20:30 which is a change to 2025. The total time that the one way traffic is in place has not changed but the start and finish has been pushed back by 30 minutes.

Every effort will be made to minimize the time these restrictions are in place and the Racecourse thank residents in advance for their support and co-operation.

RA24 Traffic Plan page1

We hope this information is useful in helping you to reduce any inconvenience caused by this event.  Should you wish to contact Ascot Racecourse with regard to the traffic arrangements, feedback is welcomed via email: community@ascot.com.