Significant traffic restrictions to be imposed in the city during the Jūrmala MTB cycling marathon

The annual Jūrmala MTB cycling marathon will take place in Jūrmala this Saturday, 6 October, bringing together hundreds of cycling enthusiasts from the area around Riga and other regions of Latvia at Majori Beach throughout the day. To ensure the event runs smoothly and safely, the organisers have introduced several significant traffic restrictions in the city of Jūrmala from midday on Friday, 5 October, until the afternoon of Saturday, 6 October.

Stopping and parking prohibited on both sides of the street from 05.10.2018 12:00 to 06.10.2018 15:00:

•             along the entire length of 18th Line

•             on Bulduru Avenue, in the section from 18th Line to Burtnieku Street

•             on Burtnieku Street, in the section from Bulduru Avenue to Meža Avenue

•             at the entrance to the utility buildings on Meža Avenue opposite Krīvu Street

•             on Vikingu Street, in the section from 36 Vikingu Street to Mastu Street

•             on Mastu Street, in the section from Vikingu Street to Tiltu Street

•             on Tiltu Street, in the section from Mastu Street to Vienības Avenue

•             on Vienības Avenue, in the section from Tiltu Street to Viestura Street

On the following road sections, from 06.10.2018 12:00 to 14:45, State Police officers and volunteers wearing bright green vests will regulate, restrict or, if necessary, close vehicle traffic: 

Jūrmala, Majori Beach – 18th Line – Bulduru Avenue – Burtnieku Street – Meža Avenue – Vikingu Street – Mastu Street – Tiltu Street – Vienības Avenue – Viestura Street (to the intersection with Rīgas Street) – Babītes Street – Lielais Avenue – Spilves Street – Mangaļu Street – Salaspils Street – Vārnukroga Road – crossing Vārnukroga Road at two points – emerges at the Buļļupe – Lielā Street – Pūces Street – Bērzu Street – Babītes Street – Viestura Street – Vienības Avenue – Tiltu Street – Mastu Street – Vikingu Street – Meža Avenue – Burtnieku Street – 18th Line – Majori Beach.

Car parking spaces will be available to race participants on Jūras Street.

The organisers of the Jūrmala MTB cycling marathon ask city residents and visitors to be understanding about the traffic restrictions and apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Registration for the Jūrmala MTB cycling marathon is available on race day from 9:30 a.m. by completing a form in the registration tent near the start/finish area. Registration for each distance closes 30 minutes before the start. The entry fee for the Sport and Public MTB distances is EUR 15, while the fee for the Family MTB distance and the Children’s Ride is EUR 10. The race is organised by SIA Alpha Baltic Media in cooperation with the Latvian Cycling Federation, and the City of Jūrmala invites participants to take part. More information about registration and the race is available on the website www.maratoni.lv. If you have any questions, please call 67844425 or email sport@alphabaltic.lv.