Blue Nose Marathon brings street closures, parking bans, and free transit for participants
Posted May 19, 2023 07:00:15 AM.
Last Updated May 18, 2023 05:21:50 PM.
The upcoming Blue Nose Marathon, scheduled for Saturday, and Sunday, is set to bring loads of excitement to the streets of Halifax. However, residents are advised to brace themselves for temporary inconveniences such as street closures, parking bans, and transit disruptions.
Organizers have released a comprehensive list of street closures on their website, detailing the affected areas. During the designated closure time periods, vehicle traffic will not be permitted on streets subject to full closures. However, Halifax Regional Police will facilitate traffic flow in areas with rolling closures, allowing vehicles to pass when participants are not present.
To accommodate the event and support marathon runners, parking bans will be enforced in several areas. Residents are encouraged to refer to the online list of impacted parking zones to avoid any parking violations or inconveniences.
In an effort to reduce traffic congestion and assist marathon participants, Halifax Transit has announced free bus and ferry services for volunteers and individuals with their run bib. This offer is valid throughout the event on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Commuters relying on bus routes should check Halifax Transit’s Service Disruptions page or contact 311 for specific details on route detours during the races.
Motorists are urged to exercise vigilance, keeping an eye out for pedestrians on the streets, and allowing extra travel time to reach their destinations smoothly.
For a comprehensive event schedule and further information on the Blue Nose Marathon, residents are encouraged to visit the official website at bluenosemarathon.com.
