To safeguard our participants, a number of roads will be closed or have restrictions on the day of the event. 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.
ROAD CLOSURES SUNDAY 6th MAY 2018
1. 07:30 – 09:10 – Midsummer Boulevard between Grafton Gate & Saxon Gate & Upper Second St between Silbury Boulevard & Midsummer
2. 08:55 – 09:10 – Saxon Gate between Midsummer & Childs Way
3. 08:55 – 09:10 – Childs Way between South Secklow & South Witan Roundabouts
4. 08:55 – 09:20 – Saxon Street between South Saxon & Eaglestone Roundabouts
5. 09:05 – 09:35 – Saxon Street between Eaglestone & Coffee Hall Roundabouts
6. 09:10 – 09:40 – Saxon St between Coffee Hall & Ashland Roundabouts
7. 09:10 – 10:00 – Saxon St between Ashland & Denbigh Roundabouts. Dawson Rd & Bramley Rd can turn left onto Saxon St
ROAD CLOSURES BANK HOLIDAY 7th MAY 2018
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.
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
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 following lengths of road will be closed on early May Bank Holiday Monday (between 10.30am and 1.30pm):-
– 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 has 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.
The following lengths of road will be closed on early May Bank Holiday Monday (between 10.30am and 1.30pm):-
– 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 has 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.
The following lengths of road will be closed on early May Bank Holiday Monday (between 9.30am and 1.30pm):-
– 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 has 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.
The following lengths of road will be closed on early May Bank Holiday Monday (between 9.30am and 1.30pm):-
– 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 has 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.
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