The fifth annual Cherry Blossom Triathlon is set to take place this Sunday.
For those not taking part and potentially driving around to catch up on some errands that morning, there will be a number of one-lane closures around town.
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The following five closures will be in effect from 5 a.m. until noon:
- Right lane for northbound traffic on Gordon Drive from Old Meadows Road to Casorso Road
- Eastbound traffic on Casorso Road from Gordon Drive to Swamp Road
- Right turn lane on Dehart Road to Gordon Drive
- Northbound traffic on Gordon Drive from Dehart Road to Tozer Avenue – detour to Lakeshore Drive
- No left turn off Lequime Road onto Gordon Drive – detour to Cook Road or Lexington Drive
Motorists can also expect delays between 7:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. along Gordon Drive at the intersections of Lexington Drive, Lequime Road and Old Meadows Road.
Traffic control personnel and RCMP will be out and assisting with these closures and delays, but drivers are advised to plan their routes accordingly to avoid delays.
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The race course follows a clockwise loop from the H2O Adventure and Fitness Centre from Gordon Drive, to Casorso Road, Swamp Road and Dehart Road, before making its way back to Gordon Drive.
A portion of the H2O Adventure and Fitness Centre will also be closed to accommodate the transition area and finish line.
Transit users can also expect bus stops on the east side of Gordon Drive, between Dehart Road and Casorso Road, to be closed between 7:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.
For race information and route details, visit the Cherry Blossom Triathlon website.
