PEOPLE who are planning on watching the demolition of the Westbury chimney are being advised not to stop along the B3098 by organisers as the highly anticipated event draws nearer.

The 400ft chimney will be brought down by controlled explosion at 7am on Sunday, September 18 unless prevented by extreme weather conditions.

A one-way traffic restriction will apply to Newtown / Long River Road westbound from its junction with B3098 Bratton Road for its entire length and Portway / Castle Road, Bratton westbound only from Wicklands Down Car Park to its junction with B3098 Westbury Road.

Restrictions will be clearly indicated by traffic signs and it is expected to last between 5am and 8.30am.

Members of the public are strongly encouraged to view the demolition from the safety of the White Horse viewing area where a commentary on the event will take place.

A barrier will be in place to ensure a safe viewing area and marshals from the Westbury Lions, along with Wiltshire Police, will be on hand to ensure the viewing is enjoyed by all.

Organisers are recommending that people allow enough time for their journey to the site and to arrive before 6:45am.

There will be no toilet or refreshment services provided for the viewing and that overnight camping and use of disposable barbecues is not permitted.

People who want to take photographs or video the demolition will be able to do so but the use of drones is not permitted as these may interfere with the demolition process and safety is a priority.

The exclusion zone around the Tarmac Cement works will be in line with regulatory requirements and will result in the footpaths being temporarily closed:

HEYW27 WEST57 BRAT 31 closed from Capps Lane – to Horse Croft Farm, and HEYW18 HEYW28 closed from Coach Road to Park Lane.

The demolition of the chimney will symbolically mark the end of over 40 years of cement production at the site, which was mothballed in 2009.