Great Bristol Run 2024: Full list of road closures during this weekend’s event

The Great Bristol Run takes place over the weekend, with around 15,000 runners set to take to the streets around the city to embark on family runs, 10km events and half marathons. Taking place on Sunday, May 19, event organizers say running spots are officially sold out.

And given that the running route goes through some of the busiest parts of Bristol, if you’re planning to venture into the center or the like, it’s worth taking a look at the handy guide below, as your journeys are likely to take longer and many key routes will be closed.

We’ve made a list of every road closure confirmed by event organizers at the AJ Bell Great Bristol Run, including pedestrian access and when and how residents can access (and park) their cars. All information correct at time of writing but subject to change…

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What you need to know

Here’s some key information drivers and road users will need to know about the running events taking place on Sunday 19 May and how they will affect traffic, parking and more:

• The Clifton Suspension Bridge will remain open at all times
• Road closures will be in place for the event as per the colour-coded map and zones found in this document (and below)
• The AJ Bell Great Bristol round will start from 9am and will be followed by multiple wave starts
• All roads will be reopened by 5pm, if not earlier. The reopening times listed are indicative and subject to change due to operational requirements
• If you need your vehicle during the closure hours, we recommend parking outside the road closure area
• Cars parked on closed roads can be lifted if they are parked in suspended spaces and no movement of cars is allowed during road closures. Warning signs and “No Parking” cones will identify these areas
• If your vehicle is collected, it will be moved to Portwall Lane car park or SS Great Britain car park, whichever is nearest. You can contact parking services with queries on the day by calling 0117 903 8070.

Zone 1 closure

Anchor Road will be closed between 4am and 5pm.

Lime Kiln Road/Canons Way residents will be able to enter and/or exit via Partition Street/Lower College Street and across Anchor Road until 8.30am and after 12.30pm once vehicles are safe.

Zone 2 closure

Hotwell Road out of town towards Humphry Davy Way will be closed between 6.30am and 1.15pm.

Access to Dock Gate Lane, Pembroke Place, Rownham Mead, Charles Place, Oakfield Road and Merchants Road will be restricted between closing times.

Vehicles will be allowed to leave the streets and drive towards the Jacobs Wells Roundabout on Hotwell Road until 8.30am. Hotwell Road will remain open to traffic at all times on the inbound side of the city road towards the Jacobs Wells roundabout.

Closing zone 3

Hotwell Road from Bennett Way to the A4162 Sylvan Way, including the A4 Portway and Bridge Valley Road, will be closed between 6am and 2.45pm.

Residents with properties located on the Portway between Sylvan Way and Riverleaze can use a vehicle lane installed for the event. Residents are allowed to enter at the Sylvan Way junction on The Portway and exit on Riverleaze. Residents are asked not to park their cars on the road to ensure access can be maintained.

Closing zone 4

Avon Crescent, McAdam Way, Brunel Lock Road, Brunswick Place, Cumberland Road, Wapping Road, Gas Ferry Road, Hanover Place, Mardyke Ferry Road, Smeaton Road, Ashton Avenue and Commercial Road will be closed between 5.30am and 2.45pm .

Residents will be able to leave until 8:30 a.m. After this time, vehicle traffic is prohibited, unless prior arrangements have been made with the event organizers.

If you need a car between 8.30am and 2.45pm, we recommend that you park outside the road closure area.

Avon Crescent can exit onto Brunel Way Southbound at any time.

Zone 5 closure

Wapping Road, The Grove, Prince Street and Queen Square will be closed between 6am and 3.15pm.

The internal track in Queen Square will be part of the course. Pedestrian access around the square will be maintained throughout.

Residents of the Grove, Prince Street, Wapping Road and Queen Square will be allowed to exit until 8.45am, after which time vehicular traffic is prohibited unless prior arrangements have been made with the event organisers.

Closing zone 6

Redcliffe Hill (inbound traffic), Redcliffe Way from Redcliffe Bascule Bridge to Temple Circus, Redcliffe Street, Three Queens’ Lane, St Thomas Street from Phippen Street to Three Queens’ Lane, Victoria Street, Mitchell Lane, Counterslip, Queen Street , Castle Street , Lower Castle Street, Broad Weir, Newgate, Wine Street and High Street will be closed between 5.30am and 3.45pm.

Residents will be able to leave until 8:45 a.m. After this time, vehicle traffic is prohibited, unless prior arrangements have been made with the event organizers. If you need your car between 8.45am and 3.45pm, we recommend that you park outside the road closure area.

Closing zone 7

Baldwin Street, Marsh Street, Broad Quay, Colston Avenue, St Augustine’s Parade, Park Street/College Green (access only up to Anchor Road and the Marriott Hotel), Lewin’s Mead, Christmas Street and Quay Street will be closed between 7am and 4:30. p.m

Vehicle access to the Center is restricted during the closure. Residents will be able to leave until 8:30 a.m. After this time, vehicle traffic is prohibited, unless prior arrangements have been made with the event organizers.

If you need a car between 8.30am and 4.30pm, we recommend parking outside the road closure area.