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MEDIA ADVISORY - Blue Nose Street ClosuresDate: 05/13/09 Author: PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Scotiabank Blue Nose Marathon Traffic Advisory On Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17, Halifax is proud to host the sixth annual Scotiabank Blue Nose Marathon. As a result of marathon activities, traffic along the race routes will be affected. On Saturday Brunswick Street?between Duke Street and Sackville Street?will be closed from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. On Sunday Brunswick Street?between Duke Street and Sackville Street?will be closed from 5:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Macdonald Bridge will be fully closed to traffic between 9:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. with one lane remaining closed between 11:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. while runners cross the bridge. Side streets in these areas, including five corners intersection (west of Citadel High), will be subject to controlled access and traffic delays should be expected in Halifax and Dartmouth. Traffic along the route will be managed by Halifax Regional Police. Please be cautious on all streets along the race route this weekend. To make this event a success for all participants and volunteers, Blue Nose organizers are asking for your help in the following areas: • Motorists are asked to drive carefully and slowly, and follow the instructions of police along the route. • Please drive in the opposite direction of the runners/walkers. • Please allow for the possibility of extra travel time along the race course. For more information about race routes and start times, please visit www.BlueNoseMarathon.com The Blue Nose Marathon and race weekend is the largest event of its kind east of Ottawa. Offering something for runners and walkers of all ages and skill levels, the three day event includes six unique race categories: Scotiabank Full Marathon, Volkswagen Half Marathon, The Chronicle Herald 10k Race, Ben?s SMART 5k Run-Walk, and Doctors Nova Scotia Youth Run. For more information or to register, visit www.BlueNoseMarathon.com For more information, please contact: Lauren Leal |
