The Berkeley Half Marathon is set to bring changes to your Sunday morning commute. On November 16, expect to see street closures, bus reroutes, and parking adjustments throughout the area. According to the City of Berkeley, these measures are being implemented to accommodate the runners and ensure a smooth race day experience.
To avoid being caught off guard, individuals should review the race map or the detailed list of road closures provided by the city. Planning is essential, as major thoroughfares like I-80 off-ramps and Martin Luther King Jr. Way will be substantially impacted. The city has advised that vehicles parked on affected streets should be moved before the road closures, which are slated to begin as early as 5:00 AM on race day. Your best bet may be to use alternate routes and plan for intermittent access at certain intersections, depending on the flow of the race.
The Berkeley Police Department and race personnel will be on hand to oversee the event logistics. AC Transit will be updating their RealTime tracker and service alerts to aid public transit users in navigating the disruptions. Runners and spectators are encouraged to take note of all parking restrictions, which take effect at 12:01 AM next Sunday, and to ensure their vehicles are cleared from race routes to avoid fines and towing.
Some of the key closures include both eastbound and westbound off-ramps from I-80 to University Avenue, and Shattuck Avenue between Rose Street and Amador Avenue. Given these closures, alternative routes might be necessary to get around quickly. Traffic will be allowed intermittently at certain cross points, such as San Pablo Avenue at various intersections, and Oxford Street at University Avenue, among others.
