Saturday traffic alert-

 

TRAFFIC ALERT: OCEAN CITY RUNNING FESTIVAL TO ASSATEAGUE ISLAND – SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14

Motorists should expect significant traffic delays on Saturday, November 14, in the south end of Ocean City and throughout West Ocean City due to the Ocean City Running Festival.

The marathon will begin at the Ocean City Inlet, cross the Route 50 Bridge (Ocean Gateway), and continue through the West Ocean City Park & Ride, Old Bridge Road, and Route 611 (Stephen Decatur Highway) to Assateague Island. Runners will then return along the same route to the Ocean City Inlet.

Traffic delays are expected between 7:30 a.m. and approximately 3:00 p.m. along the affected roadways.

Please be aware of the following traffic impacts:

• West Ocean City Park & Ride: CLOSED for the duration of the event.

• Golf Course Road: Closed to through traffic between Sunset Avenue and Old Bridge Road. Residents will have access.

• Old Bridge Road: Between Golf Course Road and Route 611, traffic will be restricted to one-way travel. Delays are also expected as SHA flaggers periodically stop traffic to allow runners to pass safely.

• Route 611: Expect delays at the intersections of Old Bridge Road and Sunset Avenue as runners pass through.

• Marathon Route: Law enforcement will be present throughout the course to assist with runner safety. Signs and traffic cones will also be posted along the route.

Motorists are encouraged to avoid affected areas whenever possible, plan alternate routes, and allow extra time for travel.

Please use caution, remain alert for runners, and be patient as traffic patterns are temporarily affected. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding!