Road closures planned Saturday in Paducah for American Bluegrass Classic Kentucky Marathon

FOX23 News at 9 p.m.

PADUCAH, Ky., (KBSI) — Drivers in Paducah should prepare for traffic delays and road closures Saturday, Oct. 17, as the American Bluegrass Classic Kentucky Marathon makes its way through the city.

According to the Paducah Police Department, several roads will be partially or fully closed from 6:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. to accommodate the event.

The following roads will be fully closed:

– Jefferson Street from 16th Street to Central Avenue
– Broadway from Seventh Street to the foot of Broadway
– North Water Street (during the start of the race only)
– Jefferson Street from North Water Street to Fifth Street (during the start of the race only)

The following roads will have single-lane closures:

– Jefferson Street from Ninth Street to 16th Street
– Fountain Avenue Loop
– South Fifth Street from Broadway to Madison Street
– Madison Street from Fifth Street to Ninth Street
– Ninth Street from Madison Street to Jefferson Street
– Fountain Avenue from Jefferson Street to Broadway
– Broadway from Fountain Avenue to Seventh Street

Police are encouraging motorists to plan ahead, allow extra travel time and use alternate routes when possible.

Drivers are also urged to remain alert for runners, pedestrians and traffic control personnel throughout the event.

For more information about the marathon, visit americanbluegrassclassic.com.