Motorists should be aware of a six-and-a-half-hour road closure for Elton John’s concert tonight.

The stretch of Vicarage Road which normally closes on matchdays, between the junction with Fearnley Street and the junction with Harwoods Road, will be closed for longer than usual tonight.

The stretch of road, immediately outside the stadium, will be closed between 4pm and 10.30pm for Sir Elton’s show.

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Sir Elton will play the second of his Vicarage Road nights on his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour this evening.

Watford Observer: The stretch of road to be closed Image: Hertfordshire County CouncilThe stretch of road to be closed Image: Hertfordshire County Council

Doors will open at around 4.30pm with the concert expected to start at 7pm and finish around 10pm.

The closure, and the concert itself are likely to impact traffic in the town centre and West Watford.

There is no parking available at the ground and street parking is reserved for residents holding matchday permits.

Watford Observer: Elton John Vicarage Road concert Picture: Amy Phillips/Watford Observer Camera ClubElton John Vicarage Road concert Picture: Amy Phillips/Watford Observer Camera Club

Accessible parking can be booked at the Chater School car park, a shuttle service will run between the car park and Vicarage Road.

More details of the show can be found here.

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