PUBLIC SAFETY NEWS
From the City of Hartford Office of Communications and New Media
For Immediate Release:   Wednesday, October 10, 2012

HPD TRAFFIC ADVISORY:  ING HARTFORD MARATHON ROAD CLOSURES AND ALTERNATIVE ACCESS ROUTES

(Hartford) - The Hartford Police Department's Traffic Division, in cooperation with the ING Hartford Marathon, has issued the following traffic advisory  for the ING Hartford Marathon on Saturday, October 13, 2012.

On Saturday, October 13th, beginning at 7:30 a.m., more than 15, 000 participants are expected to be on the roads of Hartford, West Hartford and East Hartford; road closures and travel delays will begin at 7:30 a.m. and exist throughout the city of Hartford and surrounding towns until 2 p.m.

Local police, race organizers and volunteers will be stationed along the course route (see below) to assist with foot traffic, spectator questions, and motorists.  Below are access directions for specific locations, traffic impact and road closures, a map of the marathon route, and a link to the official ING Hartford Marathon website.  For parking information visit the Hartford Parking Authority website or call 860-761-0004.

ING Hartford Marathon Traffic Advisory Information:
Traffic Impact and Road Closures, October 13, 2012
Closures for Race Preparation
Hartford Road Closures
East Hartford Road Closures
West Hartford Road Closures
All Towns Traffic Alert
State Road Exit Closures
Hartford Marathon Route Map

St. Joseph's College Detour Map
Access to Downtown Hartford
Access to Capital Community College
Access to St. Francis Hospital
Access to UConn Law School
Access to CT Convention Center
Park Street Closed - English
Park Street Closed - Spanish

Star Shuttle Disruption:
DOWNTOWN HARTFORD -- STAR SHUTTLE
Friday & Saturday, October 12 and 13, the Star Shuttle will operate from 7:00AM to 1:00AM. October 14 (Sunday) the Star Shuttle will provide service between 7:00AM and 5:00PM. Please note, the route on Saturday, October 13th will be different due to the Marathon. More: http://www.cttransit.com/RoutesSchedules/StarShuttle.asp

CT Transit - Bus Service Disruption:
During the ING Hartford Marathon, there will be temporary service disruptions and delays for Downtown Hartford, West Hartford and East Hartford bus service. In Downtown Hartford, all bus stops on Main Street between South Green and Church Street will be closed at 6:00 am. All buses will only serve temporary stops at Church and Main Street.  

Temporary Bus Stops
East Hartford/Manchester/Glastonbury Passengers
Farmington Avenue Passengers
Park Street & Capitol Avenue Passengers
Express Bus Passengers

Hartford Transit - Union Station:
Click here for Union Station information/directions

Informational Websites:
Official website of ING Hartford Marathon
Hartford Parking Authority website

For more information and a detailed map of the streets used for the race please visit www.inghartfordmarathon.com and click on the Traffic Alert section.  Questions may also be directed to 860-652-8866.