The Prince George Iceman 2024 event will occur on Sunday, Feb. 11 and organizers are letting residents know of the potential traffic impacts.
Traffic control will be in place from 8:30 a.m. on the morning of the Iceman that starts at 10 a.m.
Here's a list of what drivers can expect:
- There will be stoppages on Otway Road at Caledonia Nordic Ski Club and near Foothills Boulevard where traffic will be held briefly while runners cross the road.
- Southbound Foothills Boulevard will be reduced to a single lane between Otway Road and 18th Avenue.
- Two signalised intersections (Foothills Boulevard – University Way/15th Avenue intersection and the Ospika Boulevard – 22nd Avenue intersection) will be placed in red-flash during the event, which means a 4-way stop.
- Starting at the Ice Oval, a 5km run will occur along most roads in the Pinewood Subdivision and proceed to Ospika Boulevard via Massey Drive.
- The bike lane along the north side of Massey Drive from Foot Street to Ospika Boulevard and along the west side of Ospika Boulevard from Massey Drive to the Exhibition Park access will be closed. The sidewalk will open.
- There will be one stoppage on 18th Avenue where traffic will be held briefly while runners cross the road from Exhibition Park to the Aquatic Centre.
The City of Prince George is advising drivers to be cautious and reduce speed while driving in the event areas, as there will be runners on the road and sidewalk.
Drivers and event participants are encouraged to pay attention to the traffic control, signage and follow the directions from traffic control personnel.
The Prince George Aquatic Centre main pool will be closed until about 4:30 p.m. for this event. The wave pool, hot tub, sauna, steam room and gym will be open regular hours 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Three transit stops will be closed while the event takes place. These are southbound on Ospika between the Exhibition Grounds entrance and Massey Drive on the 55 route. Slight delays are possible. Check the transit alerts page for more information at https://www.bctransit.com/prince-george/schedules-and-maps/alerts
Details on the Iceman event, including detailed maps of the various events, can be found at https://www.pgiceman.ca/
