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The Cherry Blossom Triathlon returns for another year on Sunday.
The annual event will be held in the Lower Mission, with participants swimming in the H2O Adventure + Fitness Centre pool before heading outside for the bike and run portions of the race.
As a result, there will be lane closures in effect from 5 am until noon on Sunday, which include:
There will also be no left turns of Lequime Road onto Gordon Drive, the City warned, with a detour available to Cook Road.
There are also several intersections where motorists can expect minor delays between 7:15-11 am, as lights will be flashing and traffic control personnel will be directing vehicles.
Those intersections are:
Transit users should also be aware that bus stops will be closed on the east side of Gordon Drive, from DeHart Road to Casorso Road, between 7:30-11 am.
Finally, a portion of the parking lot in front of H2O Adventure + Fitness Centre will be closed to accommodate the transition area and finish line on Sunday morning.
Click here to learn more about the Cherry Blossom Triathlon this weekend.
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