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Elite SA long-distance runner Glenrose Xaba will turn out in defence of her national 21.1km title in Gqeberha.
Photo: Rae Trewbrowne
The annual Nelson Mandela Bay ASA 21.1km championships will once again be held in Gqeberha on Saturday, 3 June and will incorporate the ASA Half marathon Championships.
The event has been awarded World Athletics Elite Label status and will be a mass participation event, with nearly 1 500 athletes expected to line up at 07:00 at Pollok Beach, Summerstrand.
It will showcase Gqeberha during the live broadcast on SuperSport when the best runners in South Africa compete against each other for the National title.
Roads will be closed as follows:
3 June 2023
- 03h00 – 11h00: Full road closure Seaside lanes from Driftsands Drive along Marine Drive to Admiralty Way
- 03h00 – 11h00: Full road closure Land side lanes from Admiralty Way to 2nd Avenue
- 03h00 – 11h00: Full road closure Land side lanes from La Roche to Kings Beach
- 05h00 – 09h00: Full road closure Marine Drive from Admiralty Way to back gate of NMU
- 06h00 – 09h15: University Way from Gomery Road to Admiralty Way
- 06h00 – 09h30: Admiralty Way from University Way to Marine Drive
Alternative Routes
- An alternative route towards Willows/Schoenies via Gomery Road, through NMU and into Marine Drive exiting right, will be available for the duration of the morning.
- Access between Admiralty and 2nd Avenue is accesible via Erasmus Drive and Brighton Drive.
Assistance and Exceptions
- As there will be no access along Marine drive between 2nd avenue and Lodge Road, an arrangement has been made for businesses and residents, as well as emergency vehicles to access Lodge Road via the Boardwalk between 06h30 and 09h45. Enter the Boardwalk at the top entrance at the NMU circle.
- Access to Pine Lodge or Sanccob will be available via the back gate of NMU, driving on the sea side lane.
- Access to the Golf Course can be obtained by crossing Admiralty at Brighton Drive, turning left onto grass and right into coned lane in Marine Drive to the entrance of the golf course. Only available before 07h20 and after 09h30.
- City Lodge, Brookes Hill and Town Lodge staff and guests will have one lane available towards the City until La Roche Drive.
- Residents in the flats between La Roche and Kings Beach are requested to only park on the land side. One lane will be made available for residents to exit at all times.
- Residents in Admiralty between University Way and Marine Drive, are requested to leave their premises with care and seek assistance from the closest marshal to assist you. Please proceed towards Brighton Drive and turn left. Please keep your speed to a maximum of 20 kmh as there will be runners on the right hand side lane, which will be coned.
A map of the road closures in Gqeberha.
Additional Road Closure
- Total road closure of the short section between 8th Avenue and 9th Avenue will be in force from 10h00 on Wednesday, 31 May 2023 until 14h00 on Saturday, 3 June 2023 to allow for setup of the finish line structures.
- We will do our utmost to assist motorists affected and request your co-operation to ensure a pleasant experience for everyone on the day.
- It would be highly appreciated if you would inform your staff and clients of the road closure arrangements in place, and feel free to come and cheer the athletes along the way.
For further information, please contact Alan Taylor 083 658 0050 or email epamanager@pe.co.za
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