- Niagara Parks to host official finish line at Chippawa’s Rapidsview Park for annual 110-kilometre triathlon
Niagara Falls, ON – Niagara Parks will once again host the final leg of the annual Niagara Falls Barrelman Triathlon, with Kingsbridge Park serving as the official finish line on Sunday, September 18, 2022.
Scheduled road closures to facilitate the Niagara Falls Barrelman Triathlon will be in effect on Sunday, September 18, 2022, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. as follows:
Niagara Parkway – Full road closure of the Niagara Parkway from Upper Rapids Boulevard, south to the Portage Road intersection at Macklem Street;
Single southbound lane closure of the Niagara Parkway from Fraser Hill to Upper Rapids Boulevard;
Dufferin Islands – Access to Dufferin Islands, including access via Burning Springs Hill Road, will be closed to all vehicular traffic;
Portage Road – Lane closures along Portage Road, including Chippawa’s Weightman Bridge, may begin as early as 6 a.m. and will be fully re-opened by 7 p.m. as the final participants complete the course.
Additional road closures within the City of Niagara Falls may be in effect during this event, causing delays. For updates, please visit niagarafalls.ca.
Additional Helpful Information
Chippawa Residents – Residents of Rapids View Drive and Bukator Drive will be provided access during the closure, with the assistance of the Niagara Parks Police;
Visitor Services – Niagara Falls WEGO buses, Niagara Parks’ Table Rock Centre, Floral Showhouse, Falls Parking Lot and Fraser Hill overflow parking will all remain open and accessible to visitors.
About Barrelman Niagara Falls
Participants will swim, bike, and run, completing over 110 kilometers of road and river across the Niagara region in this annual triathlon. Barrelman Niagara Falls is presented through MultiSport Canada, offering the largest triathlon series in Canada and one of the largest in North America with over 9,000 athletes participating in multiple races each spring and summer. For additional course information, please visit niagarafallstriathlon.com
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