HUGE crowds of people are expected in Durham City on Friday evening as part of Durham City Run Festival.

With distances of 5k and 10k, races will started on Durham Racecourse, finishing on Millenium Square.

There will be a rolling road closure programme to minimise disruption.  

People are being advised that bus routes will be affected and diversions will be in place.

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Races start at 7pm and road closures will be in place for 4pm.

Here is a full list road closures:

Road

Close

Open

Claypath A690 to Providence Row

4pm

10pm

New Elvet at its junction with Old Elvet to A690 

6pm

9.30pm

Saddler Street and Market Place

6pm

10pm

Silver Street

6pm

10pm

Walkergate

6pm

9.30pm

Elvet Bridge

6pm

9.30pm

Old Elvet at its junction with New Elvet to Whinney Hill

6pm

9.30pm

Green Lane

6pm

9.30pm

Territorial Lane

6pm

9.30pm

Elvet Waterside

6pm

9.30pm

North Road from Crossgate to Milburngate

6pm

9.30pm

Milburngate (access via convoy to Radisson Blu Hotel. No through access)

6pm

9.30pm

Framwelgate Waterside

6pm

9.30pm

Freeman's Place

6pm

9.30pm

Providence Row

6pm

9.30pm

Wanlass Terrace (managed exit)`

6pm

9.30pm

Shincliffe Bridge - one lane closure, access maintained with traffic light system

7pm

8pm

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What about those who live in the area?

Marshals will operate at all key junctions and wherever possible will allow access for residents when it is safe to do so. 

Access for emergency vehicles to all areas will be maintained at all times.

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Where is best to park the car?

Durham Park and Ride Service will be running for the event. 

There are two dedicated event car parks, Belmont DH1 1SR and Sniperley DH1 5RA.

The service is free for runners on showing your race number. The normal charge of £2 will apply for spectators. Under 16s are free if accompanied by an adult over 21. 

Belmont Park and Ride site will be open until 10pm on Friday July 15 to help people with their journeys to and from the Durham City Run.

There is also available parking at Prince Bishops Shopping Centre (normal charges apply).  

You will not be able to leave between 7pm-7.45pm due to the road closures. 

There is also free parking at County Hall. 

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