Milwaukee Marathon to impact traffic and parking March 26

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The Milwaukee Marathon set for Sunday, March 26, will impact traffic and parking. This year, the half-marathon will wind its way through downtown and several aldermanic districts. 

According to a news release, all streets along the route will be closed to traffic and parking during the races for safety reasons. Residents, churches, restaurants and other businesses, and all other organizations with driveways on the route should be aware that access during the races will be limited – please make your travel/parking plans accordingly.

A head up for drivers: Be especially aware of temporary restrictions along the route. "NO PARKING -- TOW AWAY ZONE" signs will be posted when parking is restricted. There will be different hours of parking restrictions depending on where a street is on the marathon route. Vehicles must be moved off the route to ensure the safety of all participants. All vehicles parked on the marathon and half-marathon routes will be ticketed and relocated.

If your vehicle is towed, you can call (414) 286-2700 for more information.

Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus riders should expect detours on bus routes directly affected by the races. 

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