Rolling road closures planned for Sikh procession

Thousands of people are expected to take part in the parade on Sunday

Rolling road closures will be in place as thousands of people take to Leicester's streets for a Sikh religious procession on Sunday.

The event, known as Nagar Kirtan, will see followers walk between two of the city's best-known Gurdwaras.

The procession will set off from Guru Tegh Bahadur Gurdwara, in East Park Road, at about 11:30 GMT and will make its way across the city to arrive at the Guru Nanak Gurdwara, Holy Bones, at about 14:30.

Leicester City Council said road closures would be in place along the route to enable the procession to pass safely.

The route will include East Park Road, St Peter's Road, Sparkenhoe Street, Swain Street, St George's Way, Charles Street, Humberstone Gate, Clock Tower, East Gates, High Street, St Nicholas Place and finally to St Nicholas Circle, before finishing at Holy Bones.

Some bus services will also need to follow alternative routes for a short time as the procession makes its way across the city.

There will also be some parking restrictions in streets near East Park Road, including parts of Leicester Street, Rosebery Street and Nottingham Street, along with Holy Bones, Welles Street and part of Great Central Street.

Information signs will be going up on main routes into the city ahead of the procession to warn drivers, while the city council's Area Traffic Control team will be providing regular traffic and travel updates.