Road and Transit Delays July 9 and 10 for Eastlink Centre Triathlon

Road and Transit Delays July 9 and 10 for Eastlink Centre Triathlon

The north section of Knowledge Way and the north side of 68 Avenue (closer to the Eastlink Centre) will be closed at different points throughout the weekend to accommodate the Eastlink Centre Triathlon.

Road Impacts

The following roads will be affected for the event:

  • North Knowledge Way is closed starting at 8 a.m. on Saturday, July 9.
  • The north side of 68 Avenue (between Poplar Drive and Knowledge Way) is closed starting at 8 a.m. on Sunday, July 10.

Both roads are expected to reopen for public use at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 10.

The south side of 68 Avenue (further away from the Eastlink Centre) is open for two-way traffic during the closure.

Transit Impacts

The following transit stops on routes 1 and 3 will be closed on Sunday, July 10 from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. to accommodate the triathlon:

  • Route 1 stop closures: 149, 151, 153, 155, 157, 159 and 161
  • Route 3 stop closures: M9, 331, 335 and 339

Temporary stops have been added to the corner of 63 Avenue and 96 Street (for route 1) and the corner of 74 Avenue and Kateri Drive (for route 3).

Transit passengers can also reroute via existing stops 131 (route 1) and 329 (route 3).