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Ironman road closures to hit Chattanooga area this weekend

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / After the swimming portion, the athletes begin the bicycling phase of the race during the 2023 Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga triathlon in 2023.
Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / After the swimming portion, the athletes begin the bicycling phase of the race during the 2023 Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga triathlon in 2023.

With the Ironman 70.3 triathlon taking place Sunday, there are several Chattanooga area road closures on tap.

The triathlon begins early Sunday morning, with athletes participating in the swim portion beginning at 6:50 a.m. and transitioning to the bike race from 7:15 a.m. until 9 a.m. Runners will be on the Riverwalk, Amnicola Highway, the Veterans Bridge, Frazier Avenue, Barton Avenue and Riverfront Parkway between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., according to a news release.

Spectators and visitors are encouraged to park in the lots and garages surrounding downtown, ride the free electric shuttle (beginning at 9:30 a.m. Sunday) and use the 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: