Road Closures Announced for Manchester Marathon and Parade
Manchester City Council has confirmed that several roads along the marathon route will be closed to traffic for the duration of the event, with some closures in place from as early as 08:00 BST on Saturday through to 23:59 on Sunday. According to the council, the road closures are necessary to ensure the safety of participants and spectators.
The Manchester Marathon, one of the largest and most popular marathons in the UK, is set to take place on Sunday, with thousands of runners expected to participate. In addition to the marathon, a parade will also be held in the city centre, which will require further road closures. The council has urged residents and visitors to plan ahead and check the full details of road closures before making any journeys.
Full Details of Road Closures
Full details of road closures for both the Manchester Marathon and the parade can be found on the Manchester City Council website, which provides a comprehensive list of affected roads and times. The key closures around the marathon will include Oxford Road and Deansgate in the city centre, as well as parts of Old Trafford, Sale and Chorlton.
In a statement, Manchester City Council said: "Roads along the marathon route will either be closed to traffic for the whole duration of the event or for a few hours, with some closures in place from as early as 08:00 BST on Saturday through to 23:59 on Sunday." The council has advised motorists to plan alternative routes and to allow extra time for journeys.
Parade Road Closures
In addition to the marathon road closures, roads will also close in parts of the city centre for the parade, including sections of Great Ancoats Street, Piccadilly and Bradford Road. The parade, which is expected to attract large crowds, will take place on Sunday, and residents are advised to check the council website for full details of the route and road closures.
The BBC has confirmed that the road closures are necessary to ensure public safety and to allow the events to take place without incident. In a statement, a spokesperson for the council said: "We understand that the road closures may cause some disruption, but we are working hard to ensure that the events take place safely and with minimal disturbance to residents and visitors."
Planning and Preparation
Residents and visitors are urged to plan ahead and check the full details of road closures before making any journeys. The council has advised that some closures will be in place for several hours, and motorists are advised to allow extra time for journeys. The Manchester City Council website provides up-to-date information on road closures and travel disruptions, and residents are advised to check the site regularly for updates.
The Manchester Marathon and parade are expected to attract large crowds, and residents are advised to be prepared for some disruption. However, with careful planning and preparation, it is hoped that the events will take place smoothly and with minimal disturbance to the local community. As the BBC reports, the council is working hard to ensure that the events are a success and that public safety is maintained.
