Road Closures and Traffic Disruptions for Waterside Half Marathon
Sunday 7th September 2025
As 3,800 runners and hundreds of spectators prepare for the Waterside Half Marathon on Sunday 7th September, race organisers Derry City and Strabane District Council are advising motorists and pedestrians to familiarise themselves with the traffic and travel arrangements in place.
The race starts at 9.30am from Ebrington Square and runners will finish there between 10.40am and 1.00pm. To ensure the safety of everyone attending, and to minimise inconvenience for other road users, a number of temporary traffic restrictions and speed limits will be in place for a short time.
The route travels across the city’s bridges, along the Limavady Road, Clooney Road, Foyle Bridge, Culmore Road, Bay Road Park, Strand Road, Queen’s Quay and the Foyle Embankment, as well as extensive sections of the Council’s greenway network. Some disruption is inevitable but it will be short-lived, and your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
To minimise disruption, please consider:
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Avoid travelling along the affected route during the event.
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If you must travel, follow diversions, allow extra time, and follow the advice of police and marshals.
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Residents along the route are asked to park vehicles off-road where possible.
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Greenway users (especially with dogs) should avoid peak race times (9.30am – 1pm).
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The Peace Bridge will be closed to pedestrians from 9.00am – 1.00pm (runners can still cross).
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Churchgoers and rail passengers (9.38am train to Belfast) should allow extra time.
We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Full List of Road Closures
| Street / Road | Extent of restriction | Time of restriction | Type of restriction |
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| Limavady Road | From Ebrington to Kingslink / Dales Corner | 8.45am – 10.00am | Full Closure |
| Kingslink Road → Craigavon Bridge | Incl. Craigavon Bridge Lower Deck & Foyleside Roundabout | 8.45am – 10.00am | Full Closure |
| A2 Clooney Road | From Temple Road to Foyle Bridge | 9.15am – 12.30pm | One Lane Closure + 20mph speed limit |
| Foyle Bridge (Eastbound) | Temple Road to Culmore Roundabout | 9.15am – 12.30pm | One Lane Closure + 20mph speed limit |
| Madams Bank Road | Rockfield → Steelstown Rd junctions (NI Water works) | All weekend | Full Closure |
| Queen’s Quay | Northbound traffic closed | Ongoing | Lane Closure |
| Peace Bridge | Pedestrians only | 9.00am – 1.00pm | Full Closure |
Parking & Shuttle Bus
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Main Car Park: Foyle College (10 min walk to start).
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Other Waterside options: Oakgrove Primary, Old Bridge House, Duke Street Multi-storey.
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Cityside options: Foyleside & Quayside Multi-storeys (paid), Strand Road Council Offices (free), Queen’s Quay Car Parks (free).
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Shuttle Bus: Free service from Whittaker Street (Guildhall lay-by) → Ebrington between 10.15am – 1.00pm, with drop-offs at the NW Transport Hub and Simpson’s Brae.