The big day is here, as the 27th running of the North West 10k is finally set to get underway in Letterkenny this morning.
Competitors will take off from the Letterkenny Community Centre at 11am, with all the runners and walkers set to be cheered on by a bumper crowd as always.
A number of road closures and traffic restrictions will be in place across the town as the event takes place.
The following roads will be closed:
- Pearse Road from Rosemount Lane.
- Canal Road one lane closed.
- Oliver Plunkett Street to Rosemount Lane one lane closed.
- Port Road inbound lane closed.
- N56 from Polestar Roundabout to Ballyraine Campus one lane closed.
- R940 Ramelton Road from Aldi to Oatfield Roundabout one lane closed.
- Oatfield Roundabout to Station Roundabout R229 one lane closed.
- Main Street will be open but will be subject to slow traffic during race.
Alternative Routes:
Port Road inbound traffic
- Via N56 from Polestar Roundabout to Ballyraine Campus then R940 Ramelton Road onto R229 to Station Roundabout.
Main Street
- High Road to New Line Road onto College Road to Convent Road.
In a statement, Gardaí have reminded the public that “Motorists are requested to comply with Garda and steward directions to ensure the safety of all participants. Best of luck to all participants. We thank you in advance for your co-operation.”
