Date: Wed May  7 15:28:03 2008
Subject: Road Closures – Sunday, May 11, 2008
From: Citynewsroom

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             CITYBEAT - CITY OF CALGARY PRESS RELEASE
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Sport Chek Mother’s Day Run and Walk

Calgary – Beginning at 4 a.m. on Sunday, May 11, the route
for the Sport Chek Mother’s Day Run and Walk will be closed
to motorists. The route is as follows:

• 9 Avenue S.W. at Centre Street (the starting line in front
of the Calgary Tower)
• Westbound 9 Avenue S.W. to 5 Street S.W.
• Southbound on 5 Street S.W. to Elbow Drive S.W.
• Southbound on Elbow Drive S.W. to Lansdowne Avenue S.W.
• The race will circumvent Stanley Park to Mission Road S.W.

• Northbound on 4 Street S.W. to 10 Avenue S.W.
• Eastbound on 10 Avenue S.W. to Macleod Trail
• Northbound Macleod Trail to Olympic Plaza (the finish line)

The road closures are expected to last until 1 p.m. on
Sunday, May 11.

Motorists are to observe all traffic controls advising of
these road closures and on-site police/marshal enforcement.
Delays are expected. 

Please be advised that there will be additional road closures
and lane restrictions in the area for a massive concrete pour
for “The Bow” Development beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday, May
9 until 5 a.m. on Monday, May 12. The City of Calgary, Roads,
and The Calgary Police Service, have been working with event
organizers and the prime contractor for “The Bow” to ensure
the safety of pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists in the
area and to minimize traffic impacts. 

For more information about these closures, or to view the
route for the Sport Chek Mother’s Day Run and Walk, please
visit The City’s Web site at www.calgary.ca/roads and follow
the link to “Current Major Projects”. 

Motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians are encouraged to avoid
the area if possible. If you must travel to the area, please
plan your route by visiting The City’s Web site at
www.calgary.ca/detours and click the link to the “Advanced
Traveller Information System” (ATIS) Web site or listen to
Traffic Advisory Radio (TAR) at FM 106.5 for up-to-date
traffic information. 

The City of Calgary also encourages the use of alternate
modes of transportation to reduce traffic congestion and
delays. For more information about alternate modes of
transportation, visit The City’s Web site at www.calgary.ca
and follow the links under City Transportation to “Get Around
Calgary”.

The City of Calgary, Roads would like to thank motorists,
pedestrians, cyclists, local businesses and area residents
for their patience and understanding.

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Public Contact Information:

Phone 3-1-1 or from outside the local calling area phone
403.268.CITY(2489).
For additional information on other detours and traffic
delays, visit www.calgary.ca/trafficinfo.

Public Email Contact: 

    3-1-1contactus@calgary.ca

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