Heavy traffic expected at Coventry Airport Help for Heroes Event

The event could attract up to 20,000 visitors and will be held at the airport in Baginton from 8am to 5pm.

Police have put a traffic management plan in place to ensure minimal delays and disruption for visitors and other road users.

Visitors without prepaid tickets will be directed to two car parks where they will be taken by bus to the event. Parking is free in Coventry City Centre and there is a charge to park at nearby Brandon Speedway.

During the day, Warwickshire Police BikeSafe will be offering free BikeSafe assessed ride outs. Riders can take their bikes into the event and will be directed to the BikeSafe area.

Warwickshire Special Constabulary will be part of a demonstration of how emergency services cut accident victims from cars, with Warwickshire Police, Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service and West Midlands Ambulance Service taking part.