Councilman David James (D-6) welcomes all the participants who have come to Louisville for this year’s IRONMAN Triathlon set for Sunday, October 11th.
“This is a great competition and we want to wish everyone the best of luck but residents and drivers will find out that there are many traffic changes set for Sunday,” says James. “We want the athletes to be safe and we want to minimize any frustration by drivers. So in order to plan your travels, Louisville metro police have issued the traffic changes that are in place for the competition.”
IRONMAN TRIATHLON
STREET CLOSURE AND NO PARKING AREA LIST
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2015
STREET CLOSURES
The following streets will be closed during the following times;
5:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Witherspoon Street from Preston Street to Bingham Way
River Road from Third Street I-64 W/B Ramp to Bingham (local access only-Joe’s Crab Shack)
7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
River Road from Preston Street to Witherspoon Street
River Road from Preston Street to U.S. 42
Morning traffic will be allowed west on River Road after the bicycle safety tail car. Afternoon traffic (approximately 1 pm) will be allowed east on River Road after the safety tail car.
11:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Brook Street from Witherspoon Street to Main Street
Main Street from Brook Street to Third Street
Second Street (under 2nd St. bridge) from Witherspoon to River Rd.
Third Street from Main Street to Liberty Street
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 a.m.
Third Street from Liberty Street to Winkler Avenue
Fourth Street from Liberty Street to Chestnut Street
Muhammad Ali Blvd. from Second Street to Fourth Street
Chestnut Street from Third Street to Fifth Street
Noon to 1:00 a.m
Winkler Avenue from Third Street to Fourth Street
Fourth Street from Winkler Avenue to Oakdale Avenue
Oakdale Avenue from Fourth Street to Southern Parkway
Central Avenue from Fourth Street to Sixth St.
12:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Southern Parkway from Third Street to New Cut Road
Southern Parkway Ramp from Interstate 264 (Watterson Expressway) eastbound
3:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Liberty Street from Second Street to Fifth Street
Traffic will only be allowed to cross the route on the following roadways when the area is clear of runners during the following times;
Jefferson Street Entire Event
Liberty Street 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Breckinridge Street 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Kentucky Street 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Hill Street 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Cardinal Blvd. 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Central Avenue Noon to 2:00 p.m.
Woodlawn Avenue 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The Watterson Expressway can also be used to cross the route during the entire event.
NO PARKING AREAS
The following streets will have no parking on them during the following times;
5:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
River Road from Edith Lane to Preston Street
Witherspoon Street from Preston Street to Bingham Way
7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Brook Street from Witherspoon Street to Main Street
Main Street from Brook Street to Third Street
Third Street from River Road to Liberty Street
7:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Liberty Street from Third Street to Fifth Street
Muhammad Ali Blvd. from Second Street to Fourth Street
Chestnut Street from Third Street to Fifth Street
Fourth Street from Muhammad Ali Blvd. to Chestnut Street
Third Street from Liberty Street to Winkler Avenue
Winkler Avenue from Third Street to Fourth Street
Fourth Street from Winkler Avenue to Oakdale Avenue
Oakdale Avenue from Fourth Street to Southern Parkway
Central Avenue from Fourth Street to Sixth Street
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