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ASTORIA – The Astoria-Megler Bridge will close to traffic except emergency vehicles from 8:30 to 11 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13, for the Great Columbia Crossing 10K.
This event, hosted by the Astoria-Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce, will see 3,500 participants cross the bridge on foot, supported by dozens of agencies and volunteers.
To improve security and enhance the experience for participants, the entire bridge and a portion of Washington State Route 401 will be closed to vehicles. The Oregon Department of Transportation will manage the closure, assisting traffic flow to return to normal shortly after 11 a.m. when the event concludes.
Heavy traffic is expected in the area starting at 6 a.m. as participants arrive for the event. Shuttle buses to the starting area begin operating at 6:30 a.m. There are several locations for event parking around Astoria and at the Port of Chinook, Wash.
Your patience on race morning is greatly appreciated while traffic on and around the Astoria-Megler Bridge is affected.
Participants are encouraged to review this year’s parking and shuttle page on the event website to choose the option best suited for them.
“We appreciate the assistance and coordination from the many agencies that provide traffic control, security and safety for this event.” stated David Reid, Executive Director of the Astoria-Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce. “The bridge closure is a significant undertaking, and we acknowledge that it impacts people beyond our registered participants. We wish to thank the community for your patience and understanding as we preserve this annual tradition while responding to official concerns for the safety of our volunteers and participants.”
Spectators are not allowed at the starting area or on the bridge. There are bleachers at the finish area on the Astoria Riverwalk near Bay Street. Spectators can walk into the finish line area to view the end of the course after 8:30 a.m., but there is no event parking on site.
Visit the parking and shuttle page for information on how to get to the event.
For more information about the event, please contact the Astoria-Warrenton Chamber of Commerce at 503-325-6311 or visit www.greatcolumbiacrossing.com.
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