With the Ironman 70.3 race taking place Sunday, there are several Chattanooga area road closures to be aware of.
The triathlon begins at 4 a.m. with athletes participating in a 1.4-mile swim down the Tennessee River, a 56-mile bike ride through historic Chickamauga and a 13.1-mile run through downtown Chattanooga before ending at Ross’s Landing, according to a news release.
Spectators and visitors are encouraged to park in the lots and garages surrounding downtown and utilize the Free Electric Shuttle (beginning 9:30 a.m. on Sunday) and Bike Chattanooga bike share system, which is available 24/7.
(READ MORE: Upcoming road closures, construction and detours in the Chattanooga area)
Roads closed Wednesday through Monday
— Riverside Drive/Riverfront Parkway between Aquarium Way and Molly Lane
— Riverfront Parkway southbound between W MLK Blvd and Broad Street. All traffic will be directed northbound only.
— Chestnut Street between Aquarium Way and Riverfront Parkway
— Power Alley from the parking lot to Riverfront Parkway
— Southbound Veterans Bridge ramp to Riverside Drive
Roads closed or with limited access Sunday
— Southbound Market Street/Alton Park Boulevard from West 20th Street to West 40th Street from 5 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
— Crossing of West 20th and Broad streets from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m.
— Interstate 24 exit ramp to Southbound Market Street from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m.
— Interstate 24 on ramp from Southbound Market Street from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m.
— West 40th Street from Tennessee Avenue to West 41st Street from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m.
— Battery Place Ramp from Riverside Drive from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m.
— The right southbound lane of Riverfront Parkway between Molly Lane and W MLK Blvd
Lanes closed Sunday
— Southbound Riverfront Parkway from Molly Way to Market Street from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m.
— Eastbound West 20th Street from Riverfront Parkway to Market Street from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m.
— Westbound Riverside Drive/Amnicola Highway from Wilcox Boulevard to Lindsay Street from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m.
— Veterans Bridge/Barton Avenue between 4th Street and Island Avenue from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m.
— Eastbound Frazier Avenue between Walnut Street Bridge and Barton Avenue from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m.
— One lane of Southbound Market Street/Alton Park Boulevard from West 20th Street to West 40th Street will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Other closures Sunday
— The Tennessee River will be closed to pleasure crafts between Ross’ Landing and the Hubert Fry Center from 5 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. This includes the Rivermont Park and Tennessee Riverpark boat ramps.
Expected delays Sunday
— Intersection of St Elmo Avenue and Virginia Avenue at West 45th Street from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m.
— Crossing of West 20th Street on Market Street from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m.
— Intersection of St. Elmo Avenue and 42nd Street from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m.
— Intersection of Tennessee Avenue and West 45th Street from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m.
— Intersection of St Elmo Avenue and Tennessee Avenue from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m.
— Highway 193 at Highway 341; Highway 136 at Highway 193; Highway 136 at Highway 341 from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m.
— Compiled by Kiara Green