What drivers and residents need to know about rolling road closures

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville is gearing up for its first-ever IRONMAN race this weekend, as athletes, spectators and occasion employees descend on the town for a day of competitors spanning 17 hours and a number of neighborhoods.

The race kicks off Saturday, May 16, with the Age Group Swim Start at 7:30 am at Metropolitan Park.

“We are grateful to host the first of many IRONMAN races in our city. We welcome all the athletes and spectators to Jacksonville with open arms – and I’ll be cheering them on during the race on Saturday,” mentioned Mayor Donna Deegan. “Sporting events like IRONMAN are a big deal for our community. They grow our local economy, bring in more people downtown, and elevate Jacksonville’s profile on the national stage. Special thanks to our city event staff and first responders who are working hard with the IRONMAN team to make it a smooth, safe, and memorable event.”

Street closures, what residents need to know

Athletes will race via metropolis streets over the course of 17 hours on Saturday. The metropolis is urging residents to assessment deliberate road closures, be affected person and plan their journey accordingly.

There can be rolling road closures throughout a number of neighborhoods which can see impacts between the next occasions:

Downtown

Acosta Bridge 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Prudential Drive 8am to 7pm

Kings Ave. 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Hogan Street 12 pm to 1 am

Adams Street 12 pm to 1 am

riverside

Most of the realm 4 am to 1 am

San Jose/Baymeadows

Philips Highway 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

University Blvd. 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Baymeadows Road 8am to 7pm

Nocatee/Ponte Vedra

Nocatee Parkway 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

S. Roscoe Blvd. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Solana Road 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

A1A Scenic Highway 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Mickler Rd. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Valley Ridge Blvd. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

For full race particulars, go to ironman.com/races/im-jacksonville.

Economic affect, downtown revitalization in focus

City officers say the race is about greater than athletic competitors — it is a increase for Jacksonville’s financial system and its ongoing downtown transformation.

“It has been a pleasure working with the IRONMAN team and our partners at Visit Jacksonville to bring this signature race to the city, and we look forward to more collaboration in the future,” mentioned Alex Alston, govt director of the City of Jacksonville’s Office of Sports and Entertainment. “It’s the exact type of sporting event we want – and expect – to attract more of in Jacksonville. It generates economic impact, grows tourism, and boosts downtown during this transformative phase of construction and revitalization.”

Race weekend schedule

Here’s a have a look at the complete weekend schedule:

swim begin

The Age Group Swim Start is ready for 7:30 am at Metropolitan Park

Finish line

The end line can be lively from 3 pm Saturday via 1:30 am Sunday, at Riverfront Plaza. Mayor Deegan is anticipated to be on the end line from 2:30 to 3:30 pm