Road closures this Saturday

Look out for athletes doing IRONMAN 70.3 this Saturday! The IRONMAN 70.3 course includes a 1.9km swim in Lake Taupo, a 90km bike ride out to Reporoa and a 21.1km run.

Please be aware there will be some road closures around the district on Saturday to help keep everyone safe. The following roads will be closed for the event:

Date: Saturday 10th December 2016Event Times: 6.15am to 3pmTongariro Street Road closure (Spa Road Roundabout to Ruapehu Street): 4.30am to 3pmTamamutu Street Road closure (Ruapehu Street to Tongariro Street Lake Side only) 4.30am to 1pm (Kaimanawa Street to Titiraupanga Street) 7am to 1pmMotutaiko Street Road closure (Spa Road to Tamamutu Street): 7am to 1pmBroadlands Road closure (Landfill access to Rotorua boundary): 6am to 12.30pmCentennial Drive Road closure (Broadlands Road to Rakaunui Road): 6am to 8.30amStorey Place Road closure (Tongariro Street to Redoubt Street): 4am to 2pmFerry Road closure (Access to bowling club and boat harbour will be maintained when possible): 5.30am to 3pmBus stop on Tongariro Street to be relocated to Ruapehu Street from 5am to 5pmLimited access: Story Place, Redoubt Street, Ferry Road.The IRONMAN team would like to thank local retailers for their support while these closures are in place. Where possible we will endeavour to open roads earlier than advertised.