The Illinois Marathon brings loads of people and activity and commerce to our community every year, and it also brings some traffic headaches. The City of Urbana has announced it’s road closings for April 28th:
ILLINOIS MARATHON – URBANA ROAD CLOSURES
The City of Urbana will restrict parking and close several streets to thru traffic for the Illinois Marathon, which will take place on Saturday, April 28, 2018.
Urbana Street Closing Information:
All street closings will begin at 6:00 AM. The entire route will be closed by 6:30 AM. (Traffic will be pulsed across the route when possible). The following streets will re-open at these approximate times:
Green Street from Wright Street to Lincoln Avenue – 8:30 AM
Green Street from Lincoln Avenue to Race Street – 8:40 AM
Race Street from Green Street to Main Street – 8:45 AM
Main Street from Race Street to Cottage Grove Avenue – 8:50 AM
(One west bound lane will remain open during race)
Cottage Grove Avenue/Philo Road from Main Street to Washington Street – 9:00 AM
Washington Street from Philo Road to Kinch Street – 9:10 AM
(West bound lanes will remain open from Kinch Street to Lierman Avenue during race)
Kinch Street from Washington Street to Florida Avenue – 9:15 AM
Florida Avenue from Kinch Street to Smith Road/Stone Creek Boulevard – 9:20 AM
Stone Creek Boulevard from Smith Road to Amber Lane – 9:40 AM
Amber Lane from Stone Creek Boulevard to Philo Road – 9:45 AM
(East bound lane will remain open from Myra Ridge to Stone Creek Boulevard during race)
McHenry Street from Philo Road to Vine Street – 9:50 AM
Vine Street from McHenry Street to Windsor Road – 10:00 AM
Windsor Road from Philo Road to Race Street – 10:25 AM
Race Street from Windsor Road to Pennsylvania Avenue – 10:40 AM
Pennsylvania Avenue from Race Street to Lincoln Avenue – 11:00 AM
Please make efforts to avoid the race route. Traffic will only be pulsed across the route when possible, and wait times may be considerable. A suggested beltway map (streets around town not affected by the race route) and information for traveling within the core of the community during the marathon can be found here: http://illinoismarathon.com/course-info/.Urbana Temporary Parking Restrictions:
Temporary parking restrictions that begin on Saturday, April 28 at 6:00 AM until further notice will be posted on the following streets:
Green Street from Busey Avenue to Cedar Street
Main Street from Race Street to Vine Street
Main Street from Maple Street to Cottage Grove Avenue
Kinch Street from Washington Street to Florida Avenue
Pennsylvania Avenue from Race Street to Lincoln Avenue
Temporary parking restrictions will be removed as the streets re-open after the Marathon.Your patience is appreciated while this event is underway.
Questions and concerns may be directed to Mr. John Collins at 217-384-2380.
According to the marathon website, “In most areas of Champaign, runners will be sharing the road with vehicles. For the safety of all, it is critical that vehicle operators and runners have face-to-face visual contact. Runners should be given the right of way. Vehicle operators traveling in the same direction should avoid a turn into the path of the runner. It is best to circle a block so that the turn can be made with the runner facing the vehicle. Again this turn should only be made with sufficient distance so that the turn can be completed without impacting the runner.”
If you aren’t involved with the race at all, it’s best to stay outside “the beltway” loop. But if you need info on getting in and out of the the race zone, be sure to check here for more details.
Top photo by Sam Logan