The community is reminded of major road closures and special event clearways in Sydney's CBD and Eastern Suburbs ahead of this weekend's City2Surf.
An estimated 90,000 people have registered to take part in one of the world's largest runs that winds its way from Sydney's city centre to the iconic Bondi Beach on Sunday (11 August 2024).
Operation City2Surf 2024, a highly visible police strategy, will be in place to ensure the safety and security of participants, event staff and spectators, while working to minimise the impact of the event on residents and the wider community.
General duties officers will be posted throughout the 14km race route, including the start and finish-line areas. They will be assisted by specialist officers from the Traffic and Highway Patrol Command, Dog Unit, Mounted Unit, Bicycle Unit, PolAir and Police Transport Commands.
Operation Commander, Detective Superintendent Jodi Radmore APM, said the City2Surf is one of this city's great events and the priority of police is to ensure to ensure a safe and successful event for everyone involved.
"Police are working closely with other government agencies and event organisers to ensure that the route and surrounding areas are safe and secure for the many thousands of people taking part in the run," Supt Radmore said.
"There will be significant road closures and special event clearways in Sydney's CBD and throughout the Eastern Suburbs and local residents and the broader community are encouraged to utilise public transport and plan your trip in advance".
Road closures will come into effect at the start-lines from 3.30am on College and Park Streets in Sydney's CBD, and in the Eastern Suburbs from 6am.
Special event clearways will be in place between 1am and midday in the CBD, and between 1am and 4pm in the Eastern Suburbs on Sunday.
Be sure to pay close attention to signage as vehicles left in special event clearways – even those with local parking permits – will be towed away and fees apply.
Roads should start reopening in the CBD, Kings Cross, Darlinghurst and Edgecliff from 11.30am, followed by roads through the Eastern Suburbs from 1pm. Roads at Bondi Beach will remain closed until 4pm.
For all special event traffic information, including road closures, clearways and cycleway closures, visit www.livetraffic.com.
Participants and volunteers should take advantage of the additional public transport services in place when travelling to and from the City2Surf this weekend, your travel on the network will be covered.
Police Transport Command officers will be patrolling the Bondi Junction public transport interchange to keep the area safe for commuters and members of the general public.
Visit www.transportnsw.info to plan your trip.
Participants, spectators and the general public are also reminded that Bondi Beach and Bondi Park are alcohol-prohibited areas, which will be enforced by police.
"There will be additional officers in and around the Bondi finish-line throughout the day to reduce the risk of anti-social behaviour and alcohol-related crime," Supt Radmore said.
"We want everyone to enjoy the event safely, we're not there to spoil anyone's fun, but we won't tolerate anti-social behaviour that puts yourself or other members of the community at risk."
Additional City2Surf information can be found on the official event website: www.city2surf.com.au.
