With the Milton Keynes Marathon returning on Sunday 5th and Monday 6th May, a number of roads will be closed.
Some roads will be closed or have restrictions on the day of the event to safeguard our participants. The latest road closure details can be seen below. Please accept the organisers apologies for any inconvenience. All information is subject to change.
You won’t be able to drive on roads that are closed. If you live on the route and will need to leave by car during the event, residents are advised to move your car before the closure starts. If you live off the route, you must avoid the closed roads.
Sunday 5 May 2024 – Rocket 5K Event 2024
The following lengths of road will be closed from 06:00 am to 09:10 am: –
• Midsummer Boulevard (both sides) – between Grafton Gate & Witan Gate.
• Upper Second Street – It’s entire length.
The following lengths of road will be closed from 08:30 am to 09:10 am: –
• Saxon Gate (both sides) – From its junction with Midsummer Boulevard to its junction with H6 Childs Way.
The following lengths of road will be closed from 08:30 am to 09:20 am: –
• Childs Way (both sides) – From its junction with South Witan Roundabout to its junction with South Secklow Roundabout.
• Saxon Street (both sides) – From its junction with H6 Childs Way to its junction with H7 Chaffron Way.
The following lengths of road will be closed from 08:30 am to 09:35 am: –
• Saxon Street (both sides) – From its junction with H7 Chaffron Way to its junction with H8 Standing Way.
The following lengths of road will be closed from 09:00 am to 09:30 am: –
• H8 Standing Way (both sides) – From its junction with Chapter/Medale Road to its junction with Hospital Roundabout.
• Controlled Access for blue lights, emergency services, and hospital staff with ID.
The following lengths of road will be closed from 08:30 am to 09:40 am: –
• Saxon Street (both sides) – From its junction with H8 Standing Way to its junction with H9 Groveway.
The following lengths of road will be closed from 09:00 am to 09:45 am: –
• H9 Groveway (both sides) – From its junction with Redmoor Roundabout to its junction with Simpson Roundabout.
• Controlled Access to Blue Light Hub via Redmoor Roundabout.
The following lengths of road will be closed from 08:30 am to 10:00 am: –
• Saxon Street (both sides) – From its junction with H9 Groveway to its junction with H10 Bletcham Way.
• Access to Bramley Road from H10 Bletcham Way.
The following lengths of road will be closed from 05:00 am to 10:30 am: –
• Stadium perimeter road between KFC and service road
As this is a rolling closure the temporary restrictions will only apply whilst the competitors pass along the above stated roads. All roads will reopen once the final runner has passed, and it is safe to do so.
Monday 6 May 2024 – MK Marathon Event 2024
The following lengths of road will be closed (during the times stated below)
FROM 05:00 TO 18:00
- V7 Saxon Street from its junction with H10 Bletcham Way to its junction with H9 Groveway;
- Access to Bramley Road from H10 Bletcham Way.
FROM 08:00 TO 11:00
- V7 Saxon Street from its junction with H6 Childs Way to its junction with H7 Chaffron Way;
- H6 Childs Way from its junction with South Witan Roundabout to its junction with South Secklow Roundabout;
- South Saxon Roundabout;
- Avebury Boulevard, CMK (both sides) from its junction with South Seventh Street to its junction with South Eighth Street;
- Midsummer Boulevard, CMK (both sides) from its junction with Upper Fourth Street to its junction with Saxon Gate;
- Silbury Boulevard, CMK (westbound) from its junction with Upper Fourth Street to its junction with North Eighth Street;
- Saxon Gate, CMK (both sides) from its junction with Silbury Boulevard to its junction with H6 Childs Way;
- Witan Gate, CMK (both sides) from its junction with Silbury Boulevard to its junction with Midsummer Boulevard;
- The entire lengths of Upper Fourth Street and Upper Fifth Street;
FROM 08:30 TO 11:00
- V7 Saxon Street from its junction with H7 Chaffron Way to its junction with H8 Standing Way;
- H7 Chaffron Way from its junction with Rainbow Drive, Leadenhall to its junction with Harrier Drive, Eaglestone;
- Eaglestone Roundabout;
- Golden Drive, Eaglestone from its junction with Condor Close to its junction with Peregrine Close;
FROM 08.30 TO 10:00
- V7 Saxon Street from its junction with H8 Standing Way to its junction with H9 Groveway;
- H9 Groveway from its junction with Redmoor Roundabout to its junction with Simpson Roundabout;
- Ashland Roundabout;
- Controlled Access to Blue Light Hub via Redmoor Roundabout;
FROM 08:30 TO 16:00
- Dodkin, Beanhill from its junction with V7 Saxon Street to a point in line with the boundary line of numbers 7 and 8 Dodkin;
- Wastel, Beanhill from its junction with V7 Saxon Street to its junction with Perrydown;
FROM 09:00 TO 09:30
- Coffee Hall Roundabout;
- H8 Standing Way from its junction with Chapter, Coffee Hall to its junction with Hospital Roundabout;
- Controlled Access to blue lights, emergency services, and hospital staff with ID;
FROM 09:15 TO 14:00
- The Green, Woughton-on-the-Green its entire length;
- Newport Road, Woolstone from its junction with Marshalls Lane to its junction with Pattison Lane;
FROM 09:45 TO 16:00
- Simpson Road, Simpson from its junction with Hamner Road to its junction with Beales Lane;
- Simpson Drive from its junction with Simpson Road to its junction with Hamner Road;
- Dawson Road from its junction with the Redway entrance near Clarke Road to its junction with V7 Saxon Street;
- Clarke Road from its junction with the Redway crossing point to Dawson Road;
- Penhurst Crescent from its junction to Newington Gate to its junction with Southcott Way;
- Old Groveway, Simpson its entire length;
FROM 10:00 TO 15:00
- Beaufort Drive, Willen between its junctions with Granville Square;
- Granville Square car park, Willen;
- The Junction of Yeomans Drive and V10 Brickhill Street;
- Northfield Drive (northern entrance) junction with V11 Tongwell Street;
- Northfield Drive (southern entrance) junction with V11 Tongwell Street;
The following Redway road crossing points will be controlled from 09:00 to 17:00;
- Waterside;
- Frobisher Gate;
- Hobart Crescent;
- Massie Close;
- Hammond Crescent;
- Abraham Close;
- Peterborough Gate;
- Landsborough Gate;
- Aldrich Drive;
- Noon Layer Drive (near the fire station);
- Entrance to Oakgrove School car park;
- Kilwinning Drive;
- Tewkesbury Lane;
- Newington Gate;
- Clarke Road (both instances)
Traffic calming measures will be in place in the following locations from 10:00 to 15:00
- Traffic calming Newport Road, Willen, and its junction with Lindford Lane;
- Traffic calming Milton Road, Willen, and its junction with Redway just south of St Mary Magdalene Church;
- Traffic calming Willen Road, Milton Keynes Village from its junction with Great Pasture and its junction with Finch Close;
The following ONE-WAY SYSTEMS WILL BE IN PLACE BETWEEN 09:00 to 17:00
- Newport Road, Woughton-on-the-Green from its junction with The Green to its junction with H7 Chaffron Way northbound;
- Newport Road, Woolstone from its junction with Pattison Lane (south end) and Pattison Lane (north end northbound)
THE FOLLOWING DIVERSION ROUTES WILL BE SIGNED DURING THE EVENT WHILST V7 SAXON STREET AND H8 STANDING WAY ARE CLOSED:-
FROM WEST TO EAST FROM 8:00 am TO 4:00 pm
- Via V6 Grafton Street, Grafton Gate, H5 Portway and V8 Marlborough Street;
FROM EAST TO WEST FROM 8:00 am TO 4:00 pm
- Via V8 Marlborough Street, H5 Portway, Grafton Gate and Grafton Street;
TO ACCESS THE HOSPITAL FROM 9:00 am TO 9:30 am
- Via V6 Grafton Street, Grafton Gate, H5 Portway and V8 Marlborough Street.
- Emergency vehicles will be permitted access through Coffee Hall Roundabout;
THE FOLLOWING PORTE COCHERES WILL BE CLOSED (FROM 08:30 TO 11:00)
- Silbury Boulevard, CMK (both sides) (Between North Fourth Street and North Eighth Street);
- Midsummer Boulevard, CMK (both sides) (Between Upper Fourth Street and Saxon Gate);
THE FOLLOWING U-TURN MANEUVER BAN WILL BE DISABLED (FROM 08:30 TO 11:00)
- Avebury Boulevard, CMK;
THE FOLLOWING ROADS WILL BE NO WAITING DURING (during the event times)
- Newport Road, Woolstone from its junction with Marshalls Lane to its junction with Pattison Lane;
- St Stephens Drive, Bolbeck Park from its junction with Bernay Gardens to its junction with Hobart Crescent;
- Milton Road, Willen from its junction with Linford Lane to its junction with the Redway exit path just south of St Mary Magdalene Church;
Roads will be re-opened as soon as the tail runner & medical have passed on the 2nd lap.
- Please drive at 5 mph with hazards on in a restricted area
The MK Marathon Event Director Andy Hully said: “Unfortunately with an event of this size a certain amount of disruption is inevitable and we would like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused. All closures, which are necessary for the safety of all those involved, will be lifted as soon as possible.”
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