ALAMEDA, CA — The 6th Annual Cooper Teare Classic returns to Alameda Saturday, with about 700 runners expected to participate.
With the increase in foot traffic, here's what roads to avoid in the morning to prevent some headaches.
| Time | Street | Segment | Traffic Impacts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 to 9 a.m. | Westline Drive | Otis Drive to Shoreline Drive | Southbound direction closed to traffic Northbound direction will stay open |
| 6 to 9 a.m. | Shoreline Drive | Westline Drive to Park Street | Eastbound direction closed to traffic Westbound direction will stay open |
| 6 to 9 a.m. | Park Street | Shoreline Dr to San Jose Ave | Center "turn" lane closed Northbound and Southbound directions will stay open |
| 6 to 9 a.m. | San Jose Avenue | Park Street to Grand Street | Westbound direction closed to traffic Eastbound direction will stay open |
| 7 to 10 a.m. | San Jose Avenue | Grand Street to San Antonio Avenue | Eastbound direction closed to traffic Westbound direction will stay open |
| 7 to 10 a.m. | San Antonio Avenue | Morton Street to Caroline Street | Eastbound direction closed to traffic Westbound direction will stay open |
| 7 to 10 a.m. | Grand Street | San Jose Avenue to Otis Drive | Southbound Bike Lane closed only |
| 7 to 10 a.m. | Otis Drive | Grand Street to Westline Drive | Westbound Bike Lane closed only |
The event will feature a 10-mile run, an 8K and a kids run, according to race organizers.
"Roads will have signage to assist in directing traffic," city officials said. "Intersections will have course monitors to guide runners, and Alameda Police will be at major intersections to control traffic."
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