Heel and Crank Duathlon to impact traffic near Explorer Boulevard June 6

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The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) will assist with traffic control for the Heel and Crank Duathlon on Saturday, June 6, resulting in temporary traffic impacts near Explorer Boulevard.

Road closures and traffic restrictions will begin at 7 a.m. and are expected to remain in place until around 11 a.m.

Drivers can expect the following traffic impacts:

  • Westbound traffic on Discovery Drive from Mark C. Smith Drive
  • Mark C. Smith Drive
  • Eastbound traffic on Moquin Drive at Genome Way Northwest
  • Northbound traffic on Discovery Drive from Explorer Boulevard

The cycling portion of the event will take place on Explorer Boulevard. Traffic cones will separate the roadway, directing vehicle traffic to the outer loop while allowing participants to safely use the inner loop.

HPD officers will be stationed at key intersections throughout the course to assist motorists and ensure the safe movement of participants.

Drivers are encouraged to use caution when traveling in the area, allow extra time for travel and remain alert for cyclists, officers and traffic control devices.

2-mile run:

A detailed aerial map shows the 2‑mile running route for the Heel & Crank Duathlon. The path is marked with a blue line and yellow arrows indicating the running direction. The route loops around buildings, parking lots, and a central pond, passing along streets labeled Mark C. Smith Drive, Discovery Drive, and Explorer Boulevard. A star icon marks the start and finish point near the bottom of the map. A legend in the top right corner identifies route symbols, and a GIS City of Huntsville logo appears in the lower right corner.

3.1-mile run:

An aerial map shows the 3.1‑mile running route for the Heel & Crank Duathlon. The course is marked with a blue line and yellow arrows indicating the running direction. The path follows several roads, including Genome Way, Moquin Drive, Discovery Drive, and sections near Mark C. Smith Drive and Hudson Way. A star icon marks the start and finish area near the lower center of the map. A legend in the upper left corner explains the symbols for route, direction, and start/finish. The background displays buildings, parking lots, open fields, and surrounding roadways, with a GIS City of Huntsville logo in the bottom right corner.

Bike route:

An aerial map displays the bike route for the Heel & Crank Duathlon. The course is marked with a blue line and yellow arrows showing the biking direction. The route follows a large clockwise loop around Explorer Boulevard, passing areas labeled Explorer Blvd, Farrow Road, Bradford Drive, and Enterprise Way. A star icon marks the start and finish location near the lower center of the map. A legend explains the biking direction, route markings, and the start/finish symbol. Text notes that the biking route consists of three loops on Explorer Boulevard, each approximately 3.7 miles. GIS City of Huntsville branding appears in the bottom right corner.

 

 

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