Traffic restrictions in place for marathon

Roads will be closed Sunday as part of the P.E.I. Marathon.

The event brings more than 2,500 participants to the Island to participate in the running/ walking events.

Here are some notes on road closures and parking restrictions:

· The Gulf Shore Parkway from Brackley to Bayshore Lane and Robinsons Island Road will be closed from 7:30 to 11 a.m. on Sunday.

· The Gulf Shore Parkway will remain open from Bayshore Lane to Dalvay gate.

· Access to Covehead Harbour will be maintained.

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closed between Brackley Point Road and Route 2, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and University Avenue between Kirkwood Avenue and Grafton Street from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Street to Church Street, and Great George Street from Kent to Grafton streets, will be closed from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. to host the finish area and ensure safety.

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about 3 p.m. on Sunday (or when the event ends), there will be no parking on the following street sections: Great George Street from Fitzroy Street to Kent Street, Grafton Street from

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Street.

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closed from about 6 p.m. today until 3 p.m. Sunday (or when the event ends): Grafton Street from

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and Great George Street from Euston Street to Grafton Street.

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Kirkwood Drive to Euston Street, will be closed from about 9 a.m. on Sunday until the event is over.

Motorists are asked to obey traffic signs and flaggers.

Spectators are encouraged to go to the finish line on the corner of University Avenue and Grafton Street to cheer on participants from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For more information, visit www.peimarathon.ca.