Laguna Marathon traffic restrictions announced
CHERNG TALAY: As the island gears up for the big Laguna Phuket International Marathon on Sunday, June 15, the event’s organizers have announced traffic restrictions that will apply during the marathon so athletes can safely complete the course.
Traffic along the following roads will be directed by police for the safety of runners as follows:
1. All roads within Laguna Phuket and the main road leading into Laguna Phuket, from 4:45am to midday.
2. Route 4030 from Plaza del Mar to Thalang Market in Baan Don, from 5 am to 7:30 am
3. Route 4031 (the old “Airport Road”) from Baan Pru Jam Pa to the airport, from 5:45 am to 11 am
4. For returning runners: Route 2025, which spurs off Route 4031 and joins it further south, from 6:15 am to 11 am
5. For returning runners: Route 4030 from Thalang to Baan Don, from 6:30 am to 11:30 am
6. For returning runners: Route 3024 (Koktanod Rd) from Baan Don to the Shangri-la construction site, from 6:45 am to 11:30 am
Although traffic is expected to be very light early morning on Route 4009, drivers are also asked to be mindful of athletes on that road, which runs from Plaza del Mar to Route 3024.
Click here to download a map of the roads affected.
