Posted on: Wednesday 28 June 2023
Up to 1,000 runners are set to hit the road for this year’s Mic Morris Torfaen 10k race, which takes place on Sunday 16 July.
To ensure everyone's safety, the following road closures will be in place in Blaenavon and Pontypool, between 8am and 11.30am:
- A4043 Cwmavon Road from the junction of Prince Street and New William Street in Blaenavon to Old Road in Abersychan
- Old Road
- Limekiln Road
- Freeholdland Road
- George Street
- Mill Road
- Hospital Road
- The northern section of Osbourne Road to its junction with Riverside
- Riverside
- Park Road leading up to Penygarn Road
Runners will set off from Cwmavon Road in Blaenavon at 9am, with everyone expected to cross the finish line in Pontypool Park by 11am.
Side roads will not be formally closed, but no vehicles will be allowed to access the route during the race.
If your travel or caring responsibilities will be affected by the closures, please contact Torfaen Sports Development on 01633 628936 as soon as possible, so that arrangements can be made for traffic management on the day.
Event organiser and Torfaen Sports Development Officer, Ben Jeffries, said: “We apologise in advance to anyone inconvenienced by the road closures. hope the advance notice will allow residents to make alternative arrangements during this small window of closure.
“Information has been posted to residents living on the closed roads and we will look to open up each part of the route at the earliest opportunity."
Torfaen Sports Development is seeking volunteers to provide support for the event, and in return, volunteers will secure a complimentary spot in next year's race.
To register your interest in volunteering or to sponsor this year’s race, contact Ben Jeffries on 01633 628936 or email ben.jeffries@torfaen.gov.uk
For more information about the Mic Morris Torfaen 10k run, visit: Torfaen 10k (fullonsport.com)