For Immediate Release:  September 1, 2021

Traffic Advisory

On Sunday, September, 12, 2021, the Ironman 70.3 Triathlon will be held in Atlantic City.  The triathlon has three parts the include swimming, biking, and running.  The swim will take place in the bay off of Bader Field.  The biking will take place throughout Atlantic County.  The run will be along the Boardwalk in Atlantic City and Ventnor City. 

Roadways throughout Atlantic City and Atlantic County will be heavily impacted.  In Atlantic City, motorists traveling on and crossing over Albany Avenue will experience heavy delays from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.  In addition, heavy foot traffic is expected on the Boardwalk between 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM. 

The Atlantic City Police Department will have officers assisted with traffic along Albany Avenue.

Other areas that will experience traffic delays.

Atlantic City Expressway exits #1 (Atlantic City Connector), #2, #3, #4, and #5 will be CLOSED from 3:30 AM to 1:00 PM.

Ventnor / Margate / Longport / Brigantine- Entering from US Route 322 plan to use West End Avenue or the toll road into Margate to avoid Albany Avenue. 

Pleasantville and Egg Harbor Township- Expect traffic delays and detours along Delilah Road, Westcoat Road, Atlantic C651, and New Road from 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM.  Follow detour signs.

Absecon- Expect traffic delays and detours along Mill Road, Fire Road, Westcoat Road, and Ohio Road from 6:00 AM to 1:30 PM. 

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Alert sent on 09/01/2021 at 1:25PM EDT

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