Triathlon brings 2 days of major road closures to Edmonton
As the world's top triathletes descend on Edmonton, the city is shutting down streets and re-routing traffic July 28 and 29 to accommodate the International Triathlon Union World Triathlon Series.
- LISTEN: ITU World Triathlon back in Edmonton
The elite international competition runs two days, with athletes swimming, running and cycling through the heart of Edmonton.
The following road closures are in effect during the races.
These roads are closed from 2:30 to 8 p.m. on Friday:
- Emily Murphy Park Road and Mayfair overpass, from Saskatchewan Drive to Hawrelak Park
- Saskatchewan Drive, from 110th Street to 116th Street
- 111th Street, from 90th Avenue to Saskatchewan Drive
- 90th Avenue, from 110th Street to 111th Street
These roads are closed from 5 a.m. to noon on Saturday:
- Groat Road, from 87th Avenue to 107th Avenue
- Emily Murphy Park Road, from Saskatchewan Drive to Hawrelak Park
- Saskatchewan Drive, from 87th Avenue to 116th Street
- 116th Street, from Edinboro Road to Saskatchewan Drive
These roads are closed from noon to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday:
- Emily Murphy Park Road from Saskatchewan Drive to Hawrelak Park
- 116th Street, from Edinboro Road to Saskatchewan Drive
- 118th Street, from Edinboro Road to Saskatchewan Drive
- Edinboro Road, from 116th Street to 118th Street
In addition to road closures, the city is also limiting access to certain parks during the competition.
William Hawrelak Park, the event's main site, is closed to vehicles until the end of July 29.
Blocked roads will also limit access to Emily Murphy Park from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday and from 5 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday.
Access to Government House Park is limited by road closures from 6 a.m. to noon on Saturday.
Golfers can expect detours near the Victoria Golf Course, but can access the links via 105th Street or Victoria Park Road.
Free city shuttles run about every 10 minutes to and from Hawrelak Park. On Friday, the bus leaves Windsor Car Park starting at 7:30 a.m. with the last shuttle leaving Hawrelak Park at 9 p.m.
On Saturday, shuttles will start at 5 a.m., and the last departure from Hawrelak Park back to Windsor Car Park will be at 5:30 p.m.
Transit fares won't change on regular bus and LRT routes, though buses 128 and 130 will drive a detoured route both days of the triathlon.
