WHISTLER - The IRONMAN Whistler/Pemberton Triathlon will take place on Sunday, July 26, 2015. To ensure safety, travellers are advised to expect delays and closures on Highway 99 between Whistler and Pemberton from 7 a.m. until approximately 5:30 p.m. Additional closures will be in effect on Callaghan Valley Road and Pemberton Meadows Road during the event.

Highway 99

Vancouver to Whistler northbound:

• Highway 99 northbound open all day to Alpine Way, four kilometres north of Whistler Village.
• No left turns permitted off Highway 99 between Callaghan Valley Road and Alpine Way from 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Expect minor delays on Highway 99 northbound.

Whistler to Pemberton northbound:

• Highway 99 northbound closed from Alpine Way, four kilometres north of Whistler Village, to Pemberton between 8:45 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Whistler southbound:

• Highway 99 southbound closed from Alpine Way, four kilometres north of Whistler Village, to Callaghan Valley Road between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Pemberton southbound:

• Highway 99 southbound closed from Portage Road in Pemberton to Alpine Way four kilometres north of Whistler Village from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Local roads:

Callaghan Valley Road to Whistler Olympic Park:

• Callaghan Valley Road closed from 7 a.m. to noon.

Pemberton Meadows Road:

• Pemberton Meadows Road northbound closed from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Pemberton Meadows Road southbound closed from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

In addition to the above closures, the Resort Municipality of Whistler and Village of Pemberton will have local road closures in place during the event.

Travellers are advised to plan their trip well in advance, allow extra time and use alternative routes where possible. Motorists are also asked to drive with caution, follow all signs and watch for traffic control personnel.

Please visit www.drivebc.ca and www.ironman.ca for specific traffic delays and the event route.

Media Contacts:

Government and Communications and Public Engagement
Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
250 356-8241