Traffic disruption to be expected on Sunday May 3 with Phoenix Energy Belfast City Marathon

Phoenix Energy Belfast City Marathon and Team Relay will set off from the Stormont Estate (via Prince of Wales Avenue) at 9am onto a course which will cross all areas of the city before finishing in Ormeau Park.

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A PSNI spokesman said a significant number of spectators are expected to line the route.

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In line with legislation, the marathon organisers have applied for a road closure order and road users should expect some disruption throughout the duration of the race.

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Road users are asked to adhere to road closure notices and make use of the diversionary routes.

Roads will start to close wholly or partially from around 6am and will fully reopen by 4.30pm.

Motorists are asked to check their routes before travelling and allow plenty of time for journeys across the city throughout the day.

For details on projected times for participants passing through the marathon route, please click HERE: https://belfastcitymarathon.com/events/marathon