Road closures in Research Park for Para-Cycling Road World Championships
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The City of Huntsville announced that this weekend’s UCI Para-Cycling Road World Championships will prompt road closures in and around Cummings Research Park.
Beginning Thursday, September 3, drivers who travel through Research Park will need to plan ahead, allow additional travel time and use alternate routes when possible.
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What to expect
The racecourse will encompass the Explorer Boulevard loop in Cummings Research Park. During scheduled race and training periods, Explorer Boulevard and connecting roads providing access to the course will be closed to vehicular traffic.
The start/finish area on Explorer Boulevard between Farrow Road and Moquin Drive will remain closed through Tuesday, September 8.
Scheduled road closures:
- Thursday, Sept. 3: The course closes at 4PM for training. Roads are expected to reopen around 7PM.
- Friday, Sept. 4: Closures begin at 10AM. Roads are expected to reopen around 6PM.
- Saturday, Sept. 5: Closures begin at 7AM Roads are expected to reopen around 6PM.
- Sunday, Sept. 6: Closures begin at 6AM Roads are expected to reopen around 7:30PM.
- Monday, Sept. 7: Closures begin at 5AM Roads are expected to reopen around 9PM.
Apart from the start/finish area, all other portions of the course are expected to reopen by Monday, September 7, around 9PM.
Road reopening times are approximate and may change based on race operations and the time needed for crews to safely clear the course.
Drivers should remember:
- Plan ahead: Avoid the racecourse and use alternate routes when possible.
- Expect delays: Allow additional travel time when traveling in or around Cummings Research Park.
- Follow traffic control: Never drive around barricades. Follow directions from police officers and event personnel.
- Watch for cyclists: Athletes will also be training in the area. Slow down, give cyclists plenty of room and remain alert.
The event will bring hundreds of para-cyclists from around the world to Huntsville, with athletes traveling to and from Cummings Research Park throughout the week.
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