Residents cautioned of upcoming 10k race road closures

A list of the planned road closures during the Mic Morris Torfaen 10k race in July has been announced.

Up to 1,000 runners are expected to participate in this event on Sunday, July 14, prompting safety measures in Blaenavon and Pontypool.

Routes to be shuttered from 8am to 11.30am include:

• A4043 Cwmavon Road - from the junction of Prince Street and New William Street in Blaenavon to Old Road in Abersychan

• Old Road

• Limekiln Road

• Freeholdland Road

• George Street

• Mill Road

• Hospital Road

• The northern section of Osbourne Road, up to its junction with Riverside

• Riverside

• Park Road, leading up to Penygarn Road

Participants in the race will take their marks on Cwmavon Road at 9am and will finish in Pontypool Park by 11am.

Although side roads will remain open, vehicles are prohibited on the race route during the event.

Should these closures cause anticipated disruptions, individuals are advised to consult Torfaen Sports Development promptly via email at ben.jeffries@torfaen.gov.uk or telephone on 01633 628936.

Traffic management arrangements will be coordinated to alleviate any inconvenience.

Event organiser, Ben Jeffries, said: "Our goal is to reopen each section of the route as soon as possible.

"We hope that the advance notice will enable residents to plan alternative routes during this brief closure.”

Spaces still remain for the 10k race, although the deadline looms on July 10.

To participate, sign up at micmorristrust.co.uk.

In addition, Torfaen Sports Development is also seeking volunteers.

In exchange for their support, volunteers will secure a complimentary spot in the following year's event.

To express interest, contact 01633 628936 or email holly.hinchey@torfaen.gov.uk.