Full list of road closures for huge Ironman UK event around Bolton

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Motorists have been urged to plan ahead due to road closures during Ironman UK. Thousands of competitors will swim, run and cycle around the borough of Bolton as a weekend of events returns from Friday, June 30 to Sunday, July 2.

Athletes young and old will take part in three different events across the weekend. Bolton Council have said that to ensure the events can take place safely there will be several temporary road closures across the borough.

On Sunday, July 2, the cycle route for this year’s Ironman triathlon has changed slightly, meaning fewer road closures in Horwich. READ MORE: Join the FREE Manchester Evening News WhatsApp community Bolton Council’s cabinet member for planning, housing and highways, Coun Hamid Khurram, said: “Ironman weekend is always a popular event, attracting thousands of spectators and competitors, creating a party atmosphere in the town centre and boosting the local economy. “In order for the event to run safely and smoothly, it is essential we have necessary road closures in place along the route. “While every effort is made to keep disruption to a minimum, we strongly advise residents and visitors to check the route map and plan ahead accordingly.” More information on the course and diversion to avoid road closures, including maps and timings, can be found on the Ironman website under ‘traffic impact’.

A road access hotline is available now and throughout the race weekend by calling 03330 11 66 00. Residents can also email uk@ironmanroadaccess.com for more information but this will not be monitored on race day. Road closures in Bolton town centre: Le Mans Crescent, Howell Croft North and Howell Croft South will be closed from 6am on Friday, June 30 to 9am on Monday, July 3 to allow