Two of Brighton’s biggest city centre car parks will shut their gates this Easter Sunday, sparking fears of gridlock across the seafront and surrounding roads.
Emergency Closure Hits Red and Green Car Parks
Churchill Square dropped a bombshell late on Saturday: “Due to emergency maintenance works, both car parks (Red Car Park and Green Car Park) will be closed from Saturday 4th April 10pm and throughout Easter Sunday.”
This closure hits smack in the middle of one of the busiest weekends of the year, with thousands flocking to Brighton’s coast for the holiday. With very limited alternative parking options nearby, clueless drivers could make traffic nightmares even worse.
Seafront and City Routes Set for Major Delays
Expect major tailbacks along the seafront, surrounding streets, and key city entry points as desperate motorists hunt down scarce parking or face forced diversions.
- Vehicles already parked can still leave anytime
- No new entries allowed during closure
- Drivers urged to plan and consider public transport
- Extra travel time advised to dodge gridlock
Plan or Get Stuck in Traffic
With warm weather on the cards and holiday crowds swelling, Brighton faces a bumper Easter weekend — and trouble on the roads is all but guaranteed.
Drivers are advised to think twice before hitting the road, seek alternatives, and brace for delays while the city’s two biggest car parks stay closed.
