Road Closures

TRAFFIC UPDATES

  1. Listen out for all the latest race information on the Official Race Station MKFM (106.3). There will be regular updates on race day, including traffic reports.
  2. Call the Traffic Hotline: 0845 387 1685
  3. Email any questions to Traffic@event-people.co.uk
Milton Keynes Marathon 2023 Road Closure Details

5,000 leaflets will be delivered in mid-April to the following areas…

  1. Campbell Park
  2. Willen
  3. Milton Keynes Village
  4. Middleton
  5. Monkston Park
  6. Walton Park
  7. Simpson
  8. Tinkers Bridge
  9. Woughton on the Green
  10. Woolstone

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.

MK ROCKET 5K

ROAD CLOSURES SUNDAY 30 APRIL 2023

07:00 – 11:00 Avebury Boulevard between Columbia Place and Marlborough Gate
09:45 – 10:30 Avebury Boulevard between Marlborough Gate and Secklow Gate
10:00 – 10:45 Secklow Gate between Avebury Boulevard and Childs Way
10:00 – 10:45 Marlborough Street between Portway (H5) and Chaffron Way (H7)
10:00 – 11:00 Childs Way between South Saxon and Brickhill Street (V10)
10:00 – 11:15 Frobisher Gate coned down the middle and marshaled one-way traffic in place
10:00 – 11:15 Overgate controlled redway crossing point
Roads will be re-opened as soon as the tail runner & medical pass.

MK TURING 10K

ROAD CLOSURES SUNDAY 30 APRIL 2023

17:30 – 18:30 Traffic calming Newport Road junction with Lindford Lane
17:30 – 19:15 Northfield Drive (north end) closed at the junction with Tungwell Street
17:30 – 19:15 Northfield Drive (south end) closed at the junction with Tungwell Street
17:30 – 19:15 Controlled redway crossing point at Noon Layer Drive
17:45 – 19:30 Traffic calming Milton Road junction with redway just south of St Mary Magdalene Church
17:45 – 19:30 Controlled redway crossing point at Noon Layer Drive near Middleton Primary School
17:45 – 19:45 Controlled redway crossing point at Frobisher Gate
Roads will be re-opened as soon as the tail runner & medical have passed.

MK MARATHON and 1/2 MARATHON

ROAD CLOSURES BANK HOLIDAY 1 MAY 2023

07:00 – 11:00 Avebury Boulevard between Columbia Place and Marlborough Gate
09:45 – 10:30 Avebury Boulevard between Marlborough Gate and Secklow Gate
10:00 – 10:45 Secklow Gate between Avebury Boulevard and Childs Way
10:00 – 10:45 Marlborough Street between Portway (H5) and Chaffron Way (H7)
10:00 – 11:00 Childs Way between South Saxon and Brickhill Street (V10)
10:00 – 11:15 Frobisher Gate coned down the middle and marshaled one-way traffic in place
10:15 – 14:45 Newport Road / Milton Road around the top of Willen. No Parking cones on the right side
10:15 – 15:00 Northfield Drive (south end) closed at the junction with Tungwell Street
10:15 – 15:00 Northfield Drive (south end) closed at the junction with Tungwell Street
10:15 – 15:15 Noon Layer Drive (near fire station) controlled redway crossing point
10:15 – 15:15 Willen Road access to Milton Keynes Village (next to Church) access for residents
10:30 – 15:15 Noon Layer Drive (near Middleton Primary School) controlled redway crossing point
10:30 – 16:30 Simpson Road between Beales Lane and Hanmer Road
10:30 – 16:30 Simpson Drive between Groveway (H9) and Simpson Road
10:30 – 16:30 Groveway (H9) between Simpson Roundabout and new Walton Roundabout
10:45 – 16:45 Newport Road between Groveway (H9) and Standing Way (H8). Resident exit/access via Standing Way only
10:45 – 16:45 Newport Road between Standing Way (H8) and The Green – a one-way northbound system will be in place and runners separated by cones
10:45 – 16:45 Newport Road between The Green and Chaffron Way – a one-way northbound system will be in place with runners separated by cones
11:00 – 17:00 Newport Road Woolstone between Marshalls Lane and Patterson Lane. North of Patterson Lane – a one-way northbound system will be in place
10:00 – 11:15 Overgate controlled redway crossing point
11:15 – 17:15 Overgate between Cricket Green roundabout and Park Street
10:00 – 17:15 Parks Trust car park crossing point

  • Roads will be re-opened as soon as the tail runner & medical have passed on the 2nd lap.
  • Please drive at 5 mph with hazards on in a restricted area

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.”

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Childs Way diversion via Portway

Groveway diversion via Standing Way

Traffic Updates

  1. Call the Traffic Hotline: 0845 387 1685
  2. Email any questions to: Traffic@event-people.co.uk

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