Ironman 70.3 race returns to Huntsville this weekend and will affect traffic
Posted: 2024-07-03 14:00:41 By: thebay
The IRONMAN 70.3 Muskoka Triathlon will be taking place in Huntsville on Sunday, July 7th. The Town of Huntsville says the course will affect the flow of traffic along the routes and in-town parking.
All roads included in the bike and run courses remain open in all directions, except for Park Drive and Camp Kitchen Road.
The town says “No Parking” signage will go up on Friday, July 5, but will only go into effect as of Sunday. Bylaw officers will be enforcing the no parking order.
The bike and run courses affect the following roads on July 7:
- From 7 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. road sharing will be in effect for the bike course on Brunel Road from Park Drive South to Baysville and east on Highway 117, with the turnaround located close to Paint Lake.
- From 9 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. lane adjustments will be in effect for the run course on Brunel Road, Veterans Way, Lorne Street South, Main Street West, Old Ferguson Road, Madill Church Road, Old Muskoka Road and Gun Club Road.
- Park Drive will be closed from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Camp Kitchen Road will be closed from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The event will affect the following roads and lots for parking:
- The main lot at Canada Summit Centre will be closed for parking from Thursday, July 4 at 7 a.m. to Sunday, July 7 at 8 p.m. The lower lot north of Huntsville High School will be open Thursday to Saturday. Alternate parking in Lion’s Lookout field will also be available Thursday to Sunday.
- On Sunday, July 7, at 12:01 a.m., a no parking ordergoes into effect for both sides of:
- Brunel Road from Main Street to Townline Road
- Forbes Hill Drive
- Lookout Point Road – south end
- Main Street East from Chaffey Street to just west of Paget Lane
- Lorne Street South from Main Street West to Veterans Way
- Veterans Way from Lorne Street South to Brunel Road
- Camp Kitchen Beach parking lot will be closed from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- On Sunday, July 7, at 12:01 am, parking is restricted to one side only for:
- Centre Street South from Main Street to Rogers Road
- Cora Street East and West from Lorne Street to Brunel Road
- Duncan Street East and West
- Florence Street East and West from Lorne Street to Brunel Road
- Lansdowne Street West from Lorne Street to Centre Street South
- Mary Street East and West from Lorne Street to West Street South
- Minerva Street West from Lorne Street to Centre Street South
- Princess Street from West Street South to Brunel Road
- Rogers Road
- Town Line Road from Brunel Road to Hubbel Crescent
- Veterans Way
- Brunel Road
