Road closures, traffic restrictions in Burlington Sunday around fundraising run

There will be road closures and traffic restrictions in Burlington this Sunday for the annual CIBC Run for the Cure.

Run route streets will reopen as soon as possible after the event.

The City of Burlington is closing the following roads from 10 a.m. to noon to meet the needs of the festival and to ensure public safety:

• Seneca Avenue from Lakeshore Road to New Street
• Pine Cove Road from Lakeshore Road to New Street
• New Street from Drury Lane to Guelph Line.

Lane Closures – 10 a.m. to noon:

• Lakeshore Road from Seneca Avenue to Pine Cove Road westbound and centre lane closed. The eastbound lane will be kept open for traffic with no left turns along the event route.
• New Street from Guelph Line to Pine Cove Road, eastbound lane closed. The westbound lane will be kept open for traffic with no left turns along the event route.
• Access to and from roads intersecting the event route will be unavailable.

Residents located within the road closure needing to exit the area during the race need to be cautious of pedestrians and follow police instruction and follow these routes:

• Between the hours of 10 to 11 a.m., exit via Guelph Line at Lakeshore Road.
• Between the hours or 11 a.m. and noon, use Guelph Line at New Street and Rossmore Boulevard at New Street.

Temporary parking restrictions will be posted to ensure clearance for emergency vehicle access and traffic flow. Vehicles parked illegally in the event area will be tagged or towed for emergency access.

Road closures will be managed under the supervision of the Halton police and emergency access will be maintained at all times in the event area.

The City says that event notices were delivered to all residences, religious centres and businesses affected by the event.

Expect detours on Burlington Transit routes 3, 4 and 10. For detailed stop closures and real-time bus information visit myride.burlingtontransit.ca.

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