SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – August 7, 2015 (Gephardt Daily) — The Tour of Utah Bike Race is passing through Salt Lake City today and police have advice for drivers and spectators.
SLCPD said traffic will be allowed to cross the course during the race under police control, with short delays expected as racers pass each area roughly every 20 minutes. Traffic will be delayed, but no part of the area will lack access. Emergency vehicles will not be affected by road closures.
- The race starts at 500 North on north side of State Capitol at 4:40 p.m. and ends about 6:45 p.m., again at 500 North on the north side of the Capitol. The riders do this same route seven times
- The route will be closed at 4:15 p.m. and will stay closed until approximately 7:30 p.m.
- No parking is permitted on the route starting at 1:30 p.m. Cars will be relocated if they are found on the route after that time.
- Officers will assist cross traffic on South Temple Street and 11th Avenue as the safety of everyone permits.
- Victory Road at Beck Street will be completely closed off to Southbound traffic at 4 p.m.
- Arlington Hills entry: I Street to 13th Ave. eastbound on 13th Ave. to Terrace Hills Drive then southbound on Terrace Hills Drive to Chandler Drive. Reverse for exiting the area.
For more information, including maps and details for today and tomorrow’s events please visit the Tour of Utah website https://www.tourofutah.com
The picture shows the Stage 5 course for today, Friday, Aug. 7.
