The City of Grande Prairie have announced a series of closures for the Triathlon this weekend.
On Sunday, July 12, the Grande Prairie Triathlon will welcome athletes of all ages and abilities from the Peace Region.
The Triathlon will be taking place at the Eastlink Centre, and the nearby area, with some closures starting on Saturday.
The city says that motorists should expect delays due to the temporary road closures.
On Saturday, North Knowledge Way will be closed beginning at 8 a.m.
On Sunday, 68 Avenue will be closed in both directions from West Knowledge Way to Poplar Drive beginning at 5 a.m., 100 Street from 67 Avenue to 72 Avenue beginning at 5 a.m., and Kateri Drive at 68 Avenue beginning at 5 a.m.
The city says there will be no through traffic on Kateri Drive (east of Mission Heights Drive) beginning at 5 a.m., on Sunday. Both roads will remain open for local traffic only.
All roads are expected to reopen by 3 p.m. on Sunday.
On Saturday, transit riders may experience minor rerouting delays, but no bus stops will be missed.
On Sunday, transit routes 1, 2 and 5 will be rerouted from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., with the following stops to be temporarily closed:
- Route 1: Stops 118, 120, 124 and 2000
- Route 2: Stops 224, 226, 228, 230, 234, 236, 238 and 2000
- Route 5: Stops 528, 530, 532, 534, 536, 540 and 2000
Residents and visitors are encouraged to plan ahead for temporary impacts and cheer on participants throughout the weekend.
