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Roads Around Eisenhower Park to Close for Diva Run
Find out what roads are going to be closed and when.
Fresh off road closures from the Hofstra Presidential Debate, the annual Diva Run will shut down roads through and around Eisenhower Park on Sunday, Oct. 2
Most of the closures begin just after 7 a.m. But Park Boulevard, the road that runs through Eisenhower Park, will be closed to southbound traffic starting at 3 a.m.
The 5K portion of the race will begin at 7:45 a.m. and take place entirely within Eisenhower Park.
The Half Marathon will begin at 8:05 a.m. It starts and ends in Eisenhower Park, but utilizes public roadways outside of the park.
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All of the roads around the park are scheduled to reopen by noon. Drivers are advised to avoid the area until then.
Here’s the complete list of road closures:
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| Street | Start Point | End Point | Closure | Reopening |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Blvd - Southbound | Merrick Avenue | Hempstead Turnpike | 3 a.m. | 10:30 a.m. |
| Park Blvd – Northbound | Hempstead Turnpike | Merrick Avenue | 7:15 a.m. | 10:30 a.m. |
| Merrick Avenue | Hempstead Turnpike | Old Country Road | 7:30 a.m. | 11 a.m. |
| Charles Lindbergh Boulevard | Entirety | N/A | 7:30 a.m. | 10:30 a.m. |
| Old Country Road eastbound | Merrick Avenue | Salisbury Park Drive | 7:30 a.m. | 11:15 a.m. |
| Salisbury Park Drive | Old Country Road | Carman Avenue | 7:45 a.m. | 11:30 a.m. |
| Carman Avenue southbound | Salisbury Park Drive | South of East Meadow High School | 7:45 a.m. | 11:45 a.m. |
Photo: Google Maps.
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