How the Shamrock Run will affect Portland traffic
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Thousands of runners will take to the downtown Portland streets for the 47th annual Shamrock Run on Sunday morning, participating in events ranging from the 4-mile stride walk to the 13.1-mile half-marathon.
However, event organizers are cautioning commuters to be aware of nearly 10 full or partial closures to streets on the run's route, centered on sections of Southwest Naito Parkway, Southwest Barbur Boulevard and Southwest Capitol Highway.
Portland weekend events, from Kell's Irish Festival to the Shamrock Run
Some of these closures even go into effect as early as 5 p.m. Saturday.
Meanwhile, TriMet says the following bus lines may be detoured or experience delays between 5 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Sunday:
Line 8-Jackson Park/NE 15th
Line 12-Barbur/Sandy Blvd
Line 16-Front Ave/St Helens Rd
Line 43-Taylors Ferry/Marquam Hill
Line 44-Capitol Hwy/Mocks Crest
Line 54-Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy
Flood Watch in place this weekend across portions of Oregon
Further, TriMet warns riders should also prepare for delays on the MAX Orange and Yellow lines, as the half-marathon route crosses the Orange Line at Lincoln Street along Naito Parkway.
All bridges will remain open in both directions.
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