When do Austin Marathon road closures start? Here's how to avoid traffic this weekend.
This Sunday, Austin will be buzzing with energy as thousands of runners take to the streets for the Ascension Seton Austin Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K. Amid the excitement, significant road closures will be in place.
The races kick off at 6:55 AM with the wheelchair start, followed by the main race start at 7:00 AM. Both races will start and finish downtown along Congress Avenue.
If you're not running or cheering, planning ahead is key. Road closures will be in effect, so check the traffic guide below to navigate the city smoothly.
The first road closures begin Friday at 9 a.m. Then closures continue on the weekend through Sunday afternoon. All streets will re-open at 2 p.m.
Find a detailed list of road closures and their corresponding times in the marathon's official traffic guide.
Notable road closures are as follows:
Congress Ave between Riverside Dr & Ben White from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Westbound Ben White Frontage Rd between Congress Ave & 1st St from 5 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.
1st St Bridge between Riverside Dr to Cesar Chavez from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Congress Ave Bridge between Riverside Dr to Cesar Chavez from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m.
To help navigate the traffic congestion expected during the Austin Marathon, organizers offer these helpful tips:
Avoid Crossing the Course: Crossing the marathon route during the race is extremely difficult and should be avoided whenever possible.
Strategic Parking: If you live near the race route, consider parking on the opposite side of the street to avoid being blocked in.
Utilize Major Thoroughfares:
MoPac Boulevard, Lamar Boulevard, and Interstate 35 offer relatively unobstructed northbound and southbound travel.
Ben White Boulevard (Hwy 290) and RM 2222 (Koenig Lane) provide eastbound and westbound options.
45th Street remains open westbound between Red River and Guadalupe Streets.
This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Austin Marathon road closures will impact traffic this weekend
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