Traffic interruptions during 5k race

Historic City News was informed by the City of St. Augustine that Saturday’s Bridge of Lions 5K Run will affect traffic in the Davis Shores neighborhoods beginning at 7:30 a.m.

Traffic will be detoured or momentarily interrupted during the race, so drivers in the affected areas are asked to use caution and expect brief inconveniences.

The event ends at approximately 10:30 a.m.

The route will begin at the southern end of the Castillo de San Marcos on Avenida Menendez, then south on Avenida Menendez, east over the Bridge of Lions, and north on Gerado St., west on Arpieka Ave., north on St. Augustine Blvd. which transitions into Inlet Dr., south on Inlet Dr., west on Arpeika Ave., then south on Arrendondo Ave., east on Oglethorpe Blvd., south on Comares Ave. then west on Flagler Blvd, north on Zorayda Ave., east on Alcazar to finish at Oglethorpe Park.

Vehicular traffic should avoid these areas during this time to avoid delays.