Brighton Half Marathon will go ahead as planned following A259 closure
The Brighton Half Marathon is to go ahead this weekend despite concerns over the A259 closure.
Organisers have confirmed today (February 26) that they will have access to the southern carriageway for the event.
This means the race will be able to go ahead as planned this Sunday (2 March).
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Concerns had arisen after a section of the A259 Kings Road was closed last Friday, after it was revealed that the Royal Albion Hotel is at risk of 'catastrophic failure'.
Britannia Hotels, which owns the building, were instructed to make the building safe and barriers and fencing were erected to prevent the public from walking or driving near it.
The closure has seen heavy traffic delays across the city throughout the week as drivers follow diversion routes.
A spokesperson from Brighton Half Marathon said: 'We'd like to reassure runners that the Brighton Half Marathon on Sunday will be going ahead as planned.
'We have been working closely with the council this week regarding the temporary closure of the A259 and they have confirmed this morning that we will have access to the southern carriageway on Sunday which allows the route to remain unchanged.
'We would like to thank everyone for their patience, and we are looking forward to race weekend.'
The race will begin at 9.30am from Hove Lawns on the Kingsway.
The route travels along the seafront, winding past some of Brighton's most recognisable landmarks.
Brighton and Hove City Council has been contacted for comment.
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