Deep RiverRock Belfast City Marathon – Traffic Advice

28 April 2010 - 28 April 2010

More than 18,000 people are taking part in the Deep RiverRock Belfast City Marathon on May Day Bank Holiday Monday (3 May).

The event starts at the City Hall at 9am and finishes in Ormeau Park, with the route taking in all parts of the city, from Sydenham to the Falls Road, Whitehouse to the Ravenhill Road.

As a result, motorists can expect some disruption throughout the morning and early afternoon, although this will be kept to a minimum.

While the majority of roads will remain open throughout the event, the area around City Hall will be closed to through traffic between approximately 7.30am and 9.30am, although disruption can be expected in the city centre until 11am. Disruption also can be expected along the Albertbridge Road, Holywood Road and Sydenham Bypass until shortly after 11am.

The front runners are expected to pass back through the city centre, en route to the Falls Road, at around 9.40am. The area surrounding Victoria Street will be disrupted from 9am – 11am.

Disruption can be expected around the four changeover points for the Marathon Relay event. At the first relay point at Bridge End, the road will be closed from 6am – 2pm. Hillview Road will be closed from 9am – 2pm, while Gideon’s Green and Corporation Street will be closed from 6am – 2pm.

Disruption also can be expected on the country-bound Antrim Road, from around 9.45am until around 11am, as the runners will still be in a large group as they undertake one of the race’s longest straight and challenging stretches. Belfast Zoo will be open as normal, with diversions in place for access.

Another point where significant disruption can be expected is around Duncrue Road at the Fortwilliam Roundabout offslip. Again, Police and stewards will be working to ensure disruption is kept to a minimum, but drivers travelling to and from the Stena Line terminal should be aware of possible delays and plan their journeys accordingly. For more information, on check in times, call 08447 707070 or visit www.stenaline.co.uk

Disruption can also be expected in Dock Street.

Ormeau Embankment will be closed from 7.30am until after 6pm.

A free park and ride shuttle bus service will run between Ormeau Park and the Belfast City Council car parks on Ormeau Avenue (opposite The Limelight) and Cromac Street between 10am and 6pm.

Information on the expected traffic disruptions can be obtained from the Traffic Information and Control Centre on 08457 123321, or via www.trafficwatchni.com. Regular updates also will be given via the Marathon’s official media partner, U105.

Details of changes to Translink Metro services can be obtained by calling 028 9066 6630 (7am – 8pm) or visiting www.translink.co.uk

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