With the Milton Keynes Marathon happening this weekend in Milton Keynes, a number of roads will be closed.
MKFM will be broadcasting LIVE updates from the Milton Keynes Marathon on Sunday 30th April and Monday 1st May with news and information for both runners and local residents.
Drivers are encouraged to adjust travel time on race day.
MK ROCKET 5K
ROAD CLOSURES SUNDAY 30 APRIL 2023
07:00 – 11:00 Avebury Boulevard between Columbia Place and Marlborough Gate
09:45 – 10:30 Avebury Boulevard between Marlborough Gate and Secklow Gate
10:00 – 10:45 Secklow Gate between Avebury Boulevard and Childs Way
10:00 – 10:45 Marlborough Street between Portway (H5) and Chaffron Way (H7)
10:00 – 11:00 Childs Way between South Saxon and Brickhill Street (V10)
10:00 – 11:15 Frobisher Gate coned down the middle and marshaled one-way traffic in place
10:00 – 11:15 Overgate controlled redway crossing point
Roads will be re-opened as soon as the tail runner & medical pass.
MK TURING 10K
ROAD CLOSURES SUNDAY 30 APRIL 2023
17:30 – 18:30 Traffic calming Newport Road junction with Lindford Lane
17:30 – 19:15 Northfield Drive (north end) closed at the junction with Tungwell Street
17:30 – 19:15 Northfield Drive (south end) closed at the junction with Tungwell Street
17:30 – 19:15 Controlled redway crossing point at Noon Layer Drive
17:45 – 19:30 Traffic calming Milton Road junction with redway just south of St Mary Magdalene Church
17:45 – 19:30 Controlled redway crossing point at Noon Layer Drive near Middleton Primary School
17:45 – 19:45 Controlled redway crossing point at Frobisher Gate
Roads will be re-opened as soon as the tail runner & medical have passed.
MK MARATHON and 1/2 MARATHON
ROAD CLOSURES BANK HOLIDAY 1 MAY 2023
07:00 – 11:00 Avebury Boulevard between Columbia Place and Marlborough Gate
09:45 – 10:30 Avebury Boulevard between Marlborough Gate and Secklow Gate
10:00 – 10:45 Secklow Gate between Avebury Boulevard and Childs Way
10:00 – 10:45 Marlborough Street between Portway (H5) and Chaffron Way (H7)
10:00 – 11:00 Childs Way between South Saxon and Brickhill Street (V10)
10:00 – 11:15 Frobisher Gate coned down the middle and marshaled one-way traffic in place
10:15 – 14:45 Newport Road / Milton Road around the top of Willen. No Parking cones on the right side
10:15 – 15:00 Northfield Drive (south end) closed at the junction with Tungwell Street
10:15 – 15:00 Northfield Drive (south end) closed at the junction with Tungwell Street
10:15 – 15:15 Noon Layer Drive (near fire station) controlled redway crossing point
10:15 – 15:15 Willen Road access to Milton Keynes Village (next to Church) access for residents
10:30 – 15:15 Noon Layer Drive (near Middleton Primary School) controlled redway crossing point
10:30 – 16:30 Simpson Road between Beales Lane and Hanmer Road
10:30 – 16:30 Simpson Drive between Groveway (H9) and Simpson Road
10:30 – 16:30 Groveway (H9) between Simpson Roundabout and new Walton Roundabout
10:45 – 16:45 Newport Road between Groveway (H9) and Standing Way (H8). Resident exit/access via Standing Way only
10:45 – 16:45 Newport Road between Standing Way (H8) and The Green – a one-way northbound system will be in place and runners separated by cones
10:45 – 16:45 Newport Road between The Green and Chaffron Way – a one-way northbound system will be in place with runners separated by cones
11:00 – 17:00 Newport Road Woolstone between Marshalls Lane and Patterson Lane. North of Patterson Lane – a one-way northbound system will be in place
10:00 – 11:15 Overgate controlled redway crossing point
11:15 – 17:15 Overgate between Cricket Green roundabout and Park Street
10:00 – 17:15 Parks Trust car park crossing point
- Roads will be re-opened as soon as the tail runner & medical have passed on the 2nd lap.
- Please drive at 5 mph with hazards on in a restricted area
The MK Marathon Event Director Andy Hully said: “Unfortunately with an event of this size a certain amount of disruption is inevitable and we would like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused. All closures, which are necessary for the safety of all those involved, will be lifted as soon as possible.”
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