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The Cherry Blossom Triathlon returns for another year on Sunday.
The annual event will be held in the Lower Mission, with participants swimming in the H2O Adventure + Fitness Centre pool before heading outside for the bike and run portions of the race.
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As a result, there will be lane closures in effect from 5 am until noon on Sunday, which include:
- Right lane for northbound traffic on Gordon Drive from Old Meadows Road to Casorso Road
- Eastbound traffic on Casorso Road from Gordon Drive to Swamp Road
- Right turn lane on Dehart Road to Gordon Drive
- Northbound traffic on Gordon Drive from Dehart Road to Tozer Avenue – detour to Lakeshore Drive
There will also be no left turns of Lequime Road onto Gordon Drive, the City warned, with a detour available to Cook Road.
There are also several intersections where motorists can expect minor delays between 7:15-11 am, as lights will be flashing and traffic control personnel will be directing vehicles.
Those intersections are:
- Lexington Drive and Gordon Drive
- Lequime Road and Gordon Drive
- Old Meadows Road and Gordon Drive
- Bartholomew Court and DeHart Road
Transit users should also be aware that bus stops will be closed on the east side of Gordon Drive, from DeHart Road to Casorso Road, between 7:30-11 am.
Finally, a portion of the parking lot in front of H2O Adventure + Fitness Centre will be closed to accommodate the transition area and finish line on Sunday morning.
Click here to learn more about the Cherry Blossom Triathlon this weekend.
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