Moscow Closes Streets for 'My Capital' Half-Marathon
Moscow will temporarily close several streets and riverbanks in the city center and west from October 3–4 due to the 'My Capital' half-marathon, affecting traffic and parking. The restrictions began on September 30 and will last until the event concludes.
Consensus
- The 'My Capital' half-marathon is taking place in Moscow on October 3–4.
- Traffic restrictions will be implemented in the city center and western areas of Moscow.
- The restrictions began on September 30 at 09:00 and will last until October 4 at 22:00.
- The closure includes the University Square from University Avenue to Kosygin Street and the adjacent parking area.
- Parking will be prohibited on all restricted sections from October 3 at 00:01 until the end of the event.
- The event affects multiple streets and riverbanks, including Kosygin Street, Michurinsky and Vernadskogo Prospects, and several river embankments.
- The restrictions include specific bridges and roadways such as Borodinsky Bridge, Luzhniki Bridge, and Vorobyovy Gory Avenue.
- The event is an annual occurrence, with the first edition held in 2017.
- The marathon route traditionally passes through notable city landmarks.
Points of divergence
- The restrictions were also in effect on September 27 due to a marathon, and the annual Moscow Marathon took place on September 26–27. — vm
- The press service of the Department of Transport and Development of Road Infrastructure did not issue a statement about the restrictions. — vm
- The restrictions on October 4 include the side passage of Vernadskogo Prospect toward the city center. — vm
- The restrictions on October 4 include a local passage on Luzhniki Avenue from building 8, structure 1 to building 10A, structure 7. — interfax
- The restrictions on October 4 include the local passage on Luzhniki Avenue from building 10A, structure 1 to building 8, structure 7. — ntv
Coverage (5 sources)
- In Moscow, several streets and embankments will be closed for the weekend due to a marathon — Коммерсантъ
- Moscow residents warned of car restrictions on October 3 and 4 — Вечерняя Москва
- 3 and 4 October: due to the 'My Capital' half-marathon in the center and west of Moscow, some streets and... will be temporarily closed — Город Москва
- Traffic in Moscow will be restricted on October 3–4 to hold a half marathon — НТВ Москва
- In Moscow, streets will be closed for a half-marathon over the weekend — Интерфакс