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Rd closures, parking restrictions & public transport changes
November 14, 2011
Major road closures, parking restrictions and public transport changes for Barfoot & Thompson
ITU Triathlon World Cup 2011
There will be major road closures, parking restrictions and changes to public transport affecting access to the CBD and the city’s eastern waterfront area this Sunday, 20 November.
The changes are to accommodate the Barfoot & Thompson ITU Triathlon World Cup 2011 event, allowing for the different course stages taking place throughout the day in downtown Auckland. Tens of thousands of spectators are expected to flock to Auckland’s waterfront to watch some of the world’s best elite triathlete’s swim, run and cycle around downtown Auckland streets.
Auckland Transport says roads in these areas will be very busy with delays expected. Journeys should be planned allowing plenty of extra time to arrive at destinations or motorists should consider alternative routes.
Due to road closures for the event, a number of bus stops in the CBD will be temporarily relocated. Route diversions will also affect a number of bus services during this time. In the CBD Auckland Transport Ambassadors will be on hand to help passengers with new bus stop locations. A limited number of bus services along Tamaki Dr will be suspended from the beginning of the day until midday on Sunday. Normal scheduled buses will operate on a Sunday timetable. Normal fares apply.
Spectators travelling to the event can take advantage of extra train services on the Western Line as trains run every half hour from 8.30am and hourly on the Eastern and Southern Lines. Normal fares apply and customers can purchase Family and Day Rover rail passes from the Britomart, Newmarket, New Lynn and Papakura ticket offices.
The public are advised to check road closures and parking options at www.aucklandtransport.govt.nz and public transport information at www.maxx.co.nz .
The ITU Triathlon World Cup is a one day event on Sunday 20 November with four races over two different courses.
The course layout, road closures and parking restrictions can be viewed at www.triauckland.co.nz
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