Dallas Traffic Alert: Marathon To Close Streets Dec. 1 Through 10

DALLAS, TX — Various streets will be closed around the City Hall area starting Friday as officials gear up for the BMW Dallas Marathon. The marathon is scheduled for the weekend of Dec. 9-10, but staging and setup will impact commuters as early as Dec. 1.

Traffic advisory for Friday, Dec. 1:

• Akard Street – All southbound lanes closed from Young Street to Marilla Street all week beginning Friday, Dec. 1 at 10 a.m. through Monday, Dec. 11 at 7 a.m.
  • Alternate route: Use Marilla Street southbound from Young Street for Friday only

Saturday, Dec. 2 starting at 1 p.m. through Monday, Dec. 4 at 7 a.m.:

• Young Street – Westbound lanes closed from Field Street to Ervay Street and eastbound lanes closed from Field Street to Akard Street
• Akard Street - All lanes closed to through traffic between Wood Street and Young Street Access to the Federal Building parking lot will be provided by DPD officer at the Wood and Akard Street intersection
• Akard Street – All southbound lanes closed from Young Street to Marilla Street
• City Hall Parking Garage – Entrance and exit from the west on Young Street

Monday, Dec. 4 through Wednesday, Dec. 6:

• Young Street – All westbound lanes closed from Ervay Street to Field Street and eastbound lanes closed from Field Street to Akard Street Lanes will be provided for through traffic during the peak hours of 7 - 9 a.m. and 4 - 6 p.m.
• Akard Street - All lanes closed to through traffic between Wood Street and Young Street Access to the Federal Building parking will be provided by DPD officer from the Wood /Akard Street intersection
• Akard Street - southbound lanes closed from Young Street to Marilla Street
• City Hall Parking Garage - Entrance and exit from the west on Young Street

Map for Monday, Dec. 4 through Wednesday, Dec. 6"

Thursday, Dec. 7:

• Young Street – All lanes closed from Field Street to Ervay Street
  • Lanes will be provided for through traffic during peak hours from 7 - 9 a.m. and 4 - 6 p.m.
• Akard Street - All lanes closed to through traffic between Wood Street and Young Street Access to the Federal Building parking lot will be provided by DPD officer from the Wood /Akard Street intersection
• Akard Street - Southbound lanes closed from Young Street to Marilla Street; all lanes of Akard Street closed beginning at 7 p.m.
• Marilla Street – All lanes closed between Young Street and Akard Street
  • Through traffic will be available during peak hours at 7 - 9 a.m. and 4 - 6 p.m.
• City Hall Parking Garage – Entrance and exit from the west on Young Street

Map for Thursday, Dec. 7 - non-rush hour

Friday, Dec. 8 :

• Young Street – All lanes closed from Field Street to Ervay Street Lanes will be provided for through traffic during peak hours at 7 - 9 a.m. and 4 - 6 p.m.
• Akard Street – All lanes closed from Wood Street to Marilla Street Access to the Federal Building parking will be provided by DPD officer from the Wood /Akard Street intersection
• Marilla Street – All lanes closed between Young Street and Akard Street
• City Hall Parking Garage - Entrance and exit from the west on Young Street • Westbound traffic use Jackson Street or Canton Street
• Eastbound traffic use Cadiz Street or Wood Street
• Northbound traffic use Griffin Street or Harwood Street
• Southbound traffic use South Saint Paul Street or Griffin Street
• Access to Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas is available from the south via Lamar Street or Griffin Street

Parking:

• Metered parking will be prohibited on westbound Young Street between Field Street and Ervay Street all week beginning on Saturday, Dec. 2 at 1 p.m. through Monday, Dec. 11 at 7 a.m.
• Metered parking will be prohibited on eastbound Young Street between Field Street and Ervay Street beginning Thursday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. through Monday, Dec. 11 at 7 a.m.
• Pioneer Plaza parking lots are closed beginning Thursday, Dec. 7 at 4:30 a.m. through Monday, Dec. 11 at 7 a.m.

Please refer to the Staging and setup map and plan travel accordingly. If you have any questions or for more information, please contact Marcus Grunewald, Dallas Marathon, at (214) 800-2087 ext. 2 or marcus@dallasmarathon.com. Additionally, you may contact the Office of Special Events (Monday - Friday 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.) at specialevents@dallascityhall.com or by calling (214) 939-2701.

Maps via City of Dallas