Triathlon to Impact Area Roadways Sunday

A whole lotta highly-motivated people will be participating in a triathlon this Sunday and your travel plans may be impacted.

According to delmposports.com, Ironman 70.3 Atlantic City begins at sunrise Sunday with a 1.2-mile swim in back bay of Atlantic City, followed by a 2.5X loop bike course, and finishes with a 13.1-mile run.

As a result, here are the roads that will be impacted...

Atlantic City and Brigantine

• The Brigantine Connector Tunnel will be closed during the event
• Atlantic City Expressway exits 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 will be closed from 3:30AM to 1PM.
• Expect heavy traffic on the Black Horse Pike/Albany Avenue from 10AM to 3PM.

Absecon

• Expect detours and heavy traffic on Mill, Fire, and Westcoat Roads, and Ohio Avenue, from 7:30AM to 1:30PM.

Pleasantville and EHT

• Expect detours and heavy traffic on Delilah, Westcoat, and New Roads, and County Route 651, from 7:30AM to 1:00PM.

Ventnor, Margate, and Longport

• Use West End Avenue or the Atlantic City Expressway to get in and out of Ventnor, Margate, and Longport during the event.

SOURCE: Absecon Police Department