North Lanarkshire Council has published a series of road closures for the duration of the NL Half Marathon, set to take place on Sunday, August 23, starting and ending at Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility.
Extensive restrictions
The Half Marathon requires extensive road closures with restrictions throughout the area on the day of the event. These restrictions will have a significant impact on travel, including public transport and access to and from driveways, homes, local businesses, and surrounding areas. Areas particularly affected include Carfin, Newarthill, Holytown, Mossend, New Stevenston, and parts of Motherwell, with a large number of areas having no vehicular access to the road network.
In a statement on its website, Active NL said: “We are committed to ensuring the half marathon event is delivered safely and efficiently for everyone involved, as well as for those in the surrounding areas.
“While we recognise that the event will cause disruption, it will also unite runners and communities from across North Lanarkshire and beyond, establishing a major event for the region.
“Traffic management plans will be in operation prior to and for the duration of the event. Preparations will begin from approximately 4am on Sunday, August 23, and will continue to be in operation until approximately 4pm, however, closures and restrictions will begin to be lifted as a rolling process following the marathon route.
“We are working closely with multiple agencies to minimise the disruption to residents and local businesses; however, we ask you to be prepared in advance for the restrictions.”
Roads closed in both directions
All roads along the event route will be closed to vehicular traffic. The majority will be closed in one direction only, except for the following which will be closed in both directions:
- B7029, Motherwell Road, Carfin from the roundabout junction with the A723 Merry Street to Carfin Cross
- Biggar Road, Newarthill between the B7066, High Street and the A775 Edinburgh Road
- B7029, Carfin Street between Argyll Wynd and Bruce Road
- Bruce Road, Carfin between Carfin Street and Millard Avenue
- A723, Carfin-Holytown Link Road between Carfin Street and Glen Ord Road
Event details
The Half Marathon is open to participants aged 16 and over and features a fully chip-timed route through Motherwell and surrounding areas, with both the start and finish based at Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility.
For those looking for a shorter challenge, a 5K race is also available for ages 12-plus, offering another opportunity to be part of the action. There is also a 1K, 400m, and even a toddler dash, meaning people of all ages can enjoy the day. Every Half Marathon entrant will receive a race T-shirt, fruit, water, cereal bars, and hydration gels as part of their entry.
The event promises a full day out for the whole family, with a lively Family Fun Zone at Ravenscraig featuring bouncy castles, trampolines, face painting, live music, food vendors, entertainment, and “Come & Try” sports sessions.
