Road closure info as filming of The Bay TV series continues in Morecambe and Heysham

The cast of The Bay

Road closures will be in place in parts of Morecambe and Heysham as the cameras return to film scenes for TV series The Bay.

A section of Marine Road West, Heysham Road and Sandylands Promenade will be shut on Thursday July 30 for further filming of the sixth series of the Morecambe-based crime drama.

A temporary traffic regulation order is in place on the day from 11am to 2.30pm.

This covers Marine Road West from its junction with Alexandra Road to its junction with Heysham Road; Heysham Road from its junction with Marine Road West to its junction with Sefton Road; and Sandylands from its junction with Marine Road West to its junction with Sefton Road.

It says: "Alternative routes for vehicular traffic and cyclists affected by the closures will be signed locally. Access for buses and HGVs will be maintained. Access will be maintained via marshal points for residents and businesses."

A road closure map from Think Traffic Management Ltd, shared by Morecambe BID

A social media post from Morecambe BID (Business Improvement District) earlier this week, said: "If you're heading that way at lunchtime, give yourself a few extra minutes.

"And if you're not in a rush, why not enjoy it - there's always a bit of a buzz when The Bay comes to town.

"Morecambe's looked brilliant on screen over the years, and we love seeing our coastline get its moment. Fingers crossed for good weather and a cracking episode."

In May, the filming of a car chase scene for The Bay caused a stir in central Morecambe.

The scenes involving a motorbike and an unmarked vehicle were shot in glorious sunshine on the Promenade.

Sections of Marine Road Central and some side streets were closed off to traffic during the day, but open to pedestrians who watched from the roadside.

The Prom was a hive of activity, as several members of the TV production crew with walkie-talkies were a visible presence, and the Buzz Bingo car park was being used as a filming base.

The car chase scene for The Bay being filmed on May 28. Photo: Keith Stanley

Since beginning on ITV1 in 2019, The Bay has gained a huge following as a fictional team of Morecambe police try to solve crimes amid the beautiful and sometimes haunting backdrop of the town and the surrounding area.

Read more: PHOTOS and VIDEO: Police chase scenes filmed in Morecambe for TV drama The Bay - Beyond Radio

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