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2007 Reebok Bristol Half Marathon - transport information and where to watch the race

The 2007 Reebok Bristol Half Marathon takes place on Sunday, September 9.

To ensure the smooth running of the race there will be a number of road closures and alternative routes in and around the city centre and along the Portway. There will be rolling programme of closures starting from Anchor Road and Canons Road at 3am on Sunday morning.

Signs informing motorists of the closures are already up along key routes and diversion notices are in place.

Early morning road closures include:
- The area around The Centre, St Augustine's Parade, College Green and Colston Avenue (closed from 8am - set to reopen at 2pm),
- Baldwin Street, Welshback, Castle Park, Victoria Street, Redcliffe way, The Grove and Wapping Road (closed from 4.30am set to reopen at 2pm),
- Cumberland Road, Avon Crescent and McAdam Way (closed from 5.30am, set to reopen at 1pm)
- The roads from Hotwell Road, around Brunel Way, the Cumberland Basin and the Portway - including Bridge Valley Road (closed from 6am, set to reopen at 2pm)

Most of the roads should be re-opened by 2pm.

Full details of road closures are available at www.bristolhalfmarathon.com or can be found in special Travel Information leaflets from local libraries and The Council House.

Georgette Van Hoof, race organiser, said: "The Reebok Bristol Half Marathon attracts tens of thousands of runners and spectators into the city. With some 15,000 runners, not only is it the UK's second largest half marathon, but also it is considered to be one of the best-organised road race events. In order to facilitate the race we do have to close some roads in the city.

"We very much appreciate the support of motorists in observing the road closures and following the diversions in place. Anyone planning a journey across the city on Sunday, should check the website or pick up a Travel Info leaflet.

"For those who are taking part in the race and those coming along to watch and cheer, I would urge them to get in early - And best of all, enjoy the day."

For traffic queries, road closure information and alternative routes, please contact the Traffic Hotline tel. 0117 903 1212. This service will operate throughout the weekend of the race.

Many city centre car parks will be open and the park and ride buses from Long Ashton and Brislington will be operating during the day.

Broadmead will be open as usual on Sunday, there will be some bus service diversions and revised bus stop arrangements on the day.

Anyone making their way to the airport is strongly advised to check their route and allow plenty of time to follow any diversions.

For people wanting to watch the race and cheer the runners on the start and finish will be on Anchor Road and in addition, there are several designated cheer points along the route, including points at Castle Park, The Centre, Prince Street Bridge, Sylvan Way and Cumberland Basin.