Road Closure Notice
The Road Closure Notice will be delivered to 5,500 homes close to the route. Look out for the leaflet mid-April.
Be Aware. Plan Ahead.
To safeguard our participants, a number of roads will be closed or have restrictions on the day of the event. The latest road closure details can be seen below. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience. All information is subject to change.
You won’t be able to drive on roads that are closed. If you live on the route and will need to leave by car during the event we advise that you move your car before the closure starts. If you live off the route you will need to avoid the closed roads.
Traffic Updates
- Listen out for all the latest race information on the Official Race Station BBC Three Counties. There will be regular updates on race day, including traffic reports.
- Call the Traffic Hotline: 0845 387 1685
- Email any questions to: Traffic@event-people.co.uk
MK ROCKET 5K
ROAD CLOSURES SUNDAY 2 MAY 2021
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05:30 – 09:10 – Midsummer Boulevard between Grafton Gate & Witan Gate (eastbound only)
08:30 – 09:10 – Midsummer Boulevard between Witan Gate & Saxon Gate
08:30 – 09:20 – Saxon Gate between Midsummer & Childs Way
08:30 – 09:20 – Childs Way between South Secklow & South Witan Roundabouts
08:30 – 09:20 – Saxon Street between Childs Way & Eaglestone Roundabout
08:30 – 09:35 – Saxon Street between Eaglestone & Coffee Hall Roundabouts
08:30 – 09:40 – Saxon Street between Coffee Hall & Ashland Roundabouts
08:30 – 10:00 – Close Saxon St between Ashland & Denbigh Roundabouts. Dawson Rd junction with Saxon St will be closed. You can access Bramley Rd from Denbigh roundabout.
05:00 – 10:30 – Stadium MK perimeter road between KFC and service road
MK MARATHON and 1/2 MARATHON
ROAD CLOSURES BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY 3 MAY 2021
Access to most locations around the course is possible, but there may be diversions in place. Drivers are encouraged to adjust travel time on race day.
Interactive Road Closure Map
This map outlines the road closures’ details. At most points along the course, pedestrians and bicyclists may cross the course during safe gaps in runners. Please follow the instructions of the traffic stewards. Google Maps does NOT take into account the road closures on race day. To request assistance with alternate directions please contact the Traffic Hotline: 0845 387 1685 or email any questions to Traffic@event-people.co.uk
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The MK Marathon Event Director Andy Hully said: “Unfortunately with an event of this size a certain amount of disruption is inevitable and we would like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused. All closures, which are necessary for the safety of all those involved, will be lifted as soon as possible.”
The diversion for Saxon Clinic
The following diversion will be in place to gain access to The Saxon Clinic during the MK Marathon event.
A421 eastbound, turn left onto Chapter, right onto Gallaways, right onto Lloyds. You will then be directed over Saxon Street by a Pro Steward when it is safe to do so.
Diversion at Groveway
The following lengths of road will be closed between 10.30 am and 1.30 pm:-
– H9 Groveway (between Saxon Street and Marlborough Street)
Whilst the junction of H9 Groveway and Haywood Gate is closed the alternative route will be via the junction of H8 Marlborough Street and Newington Gate
Roads will reopen once the last runner has passed through and all course materials and traffic management have been removed. Emergency access will be maintained throughout the closure. We understand that the road closure will have an impact on your usual travel arrangements and apologies for any inconvenience it may cause you.
Closure at Old Groveway
The following lengths of road will be closed between 10.30 am and 1.30 pm:-
– Old Groveway (its entire length)
If you reside within a closure then please find alternative parking arrangements during the closure times. Roads will reopen once the last runner has passed through and all course materials and traffic management have been removed. Emergency access will be maintained throughout the closure. We understand that the road closure will have an impact on your usual travel arrangements and apologies for any inconvenience it may cause you.
Diversion at Simpson
The following lengths of road will be closed between 9.30 am and 1.30 pm:-
– Simpson Road, Simpson (between Simpson Drive and Beales Lane)
Roads will reopen once the last runner has passed through and all course materials and traffic management have been removed. Emergency access will be maintained through the event.
We understand that the road closure will have an impact on your usual travel arrangements and apologies for any inconvenience it may cause you.
Diversion at Willen
The following lengths of road will be closed between 9.30 am and 1.30 pm:-
– Granville Square and Beaufort Drive, Willen (Adjacent to the local shops)
Whilst the above lengths are closed the alternative route will be via the junction of H8 Marlborough Street and
Newington Gate
Roads will reopen once the last runner has passed through and all course materials and traffic management have been removed. Emergency access will be maintained through the event.
We understand that the road closure will have an impact on your usual travel arrangements and apologies for any inconvenience it may cause you.
Traffic Updates
- Call the Traffic Hotline: 0845 387 1685
- Email any questions to Traffic@event-people.co.uk
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