This Sunday, 19 July, Gdynia City Beach will turn into the spectacular finish line of Enea IRONMAN 70.3 Gdynia. Find out where to cheer and what traffic restrictions will apply in the city.
Traffic changes will come into effect on Friday, 17 July. From that day until Sunday inclusive, Skwer Kościuszki will be closed to car traffic from Waszyngtona Street. Access will still be possible for tenants, but only with valid passes. The biggest traffic changes are expected on Sunday, 19 July. Traffic restrictions will apply on the following streets:
- from 07:00 to 18:30: Skwer Kościuszki, Świętojańska Street, Marshal Piłsudski Avenue;
- from 08:00 to 15:30: Marszewska Street, Chylońska Street, Wejherowska Street;
- from 08:30 to 15:10: Jałowcowa Street, Jaskółcza Street, Kartuska Street;
- from 07:00 to 13:30: Kielnieńska Street, Partyzantów Koleczkowskich Street, Oliwska Street;
- from 10:00 to 13:00: Strażacka Street, Gryfa Pomorskiego Street, Czeczewska Street, Gdańska Street, Kielnieńska Street, Szemudzka Street, Gdyńska Street, Kartuska Street, Księdza Wincentego Tomaszewskiego Street;
- from 10:30 to 13:40: Wejherowska Street, DW 224, Wejherowska Street, Pomorska Street;
- from 10:30 to 15:00: DW 218 to Koleczkowo;
- from 07:00 to 14:50: Morska Street, Kwiatkowski Flyover (one lane towards the Tricity Ring Road), Janka Wiśniewskiego Street (one lane operating against the normal direction of traffic), Polska Street (traffic running against the normal direction near Celna Street and then continuing in the normal direction), Bernarda Chrzanowskiego Street, Tadeusza Wendy Street, Portowa Street, Plac Kaszubski.
On Sunday, diversions and controlled crossing points will be introduced along the race route:
Gdynia:
- for residents of Kamienna Góra: entry and exit crossing points at the intersections of Legionów Street and Marshal Piłsudski Avenue, Żwirki i Wigury Street and Świętojańska Street, and Armii Krajowej Street and Świętojańska Street;
- for residents of the city centre: an entry and exit crossing point at the intersection of Wendy Street and św. Piotra Street;
- access to Demptowo will be available via Swarzewska Street. Access to Pustki Cisowskie will be possible through the areas of nearby shopping facilities. The return route will lead via Kartuska Street.
Koleczkowo:
- Chylońska Street area: exit via Młyńska Street towards Hipiczna Street;
- Hipiczna Street area: access with a motorcycle escort to Wejherowska Street towards Bojano. The escort must be arranged through the hotline;
- Kamieńska Street area: exit via the road over the S6 expressway and towards Kielno, then using the traffic lane from Tredera Street to Partyzantów Koleczkowskich Street and further towards Karczemki. Entry will be possible through the controlled crossing point from Wejherowska Street to Uberfelta Street.
Kielno:
- Exit towards Karczemki will be possible via the roundabout on Wejherowska Street, Szkolna Street and Tredera Street, then through the controlled crossing point on Oliwska Street and further towards Karczemki. Access will be possible through the controlled crossing point from Wejherowska Street to Uberfelta Street in Koleczkowo, then via Kamieńska Street, over the S6 expressway and towards Kielno.
Warzno:
- Entry and exit will be possible using a separated traffic lane from Starowiejska Street, between the roundabout and Polna Street.
Czeczewo:
- Entry and exit will be possible using the available alternating one-way traffic lane from Gdańska Street to Przodkowska Street.
Kłosowo – Kłosówko:
- Access with a motorcycle escort to Szemudzka Street in Kłosówko, towards Kielno. The escort must be arranged through the hotline.
Kowalewo – Kieleńska Huta – Szemudzka Huta:
- Access with a motorcycle escort to Letnia Street in Kowalewo or Wejherowska Street in Szemud. The escort must be arranged through the hotline.
Szemud:
- Entry and exit will be possible using alternating one-way traffic between Tomaszewskiego Street and Kartuska Street.
Przetoczyno – Sopieszyno:
- Access with a motorcycle escort to Kwiatowa Street in Sopieszyno and further towards Gowino. The escort must be arranged through the hotline.
Nowy Dwór – Bieszkowice:
- Access with a motorcycle escort to Zbychowska Street or further towards Koleczkowo. The escort must be arranged through the hotline.
A special hotline will also be available for drivers. Information about road closure times and possible diversion routes will be available at 500 261 000. The hotline will operate during the following hours:
- Friday, 17 July, from 09:00 to 18:00
- Saturday, 18 July, from 10:00 to 21:00
- Sunday, 19 July, from 07:00 to 19:00
As usual, the Waze app will be a useful tool for drivers during the triathlon weekend in Gdynia. The app will calculate routes while taking all traffic restrictions into account. It can be downloaded free of charge from the App Store and Google Play.
A spectacular finish line
Enea IRONMAN 70.3 Gdynia is a unique race. It starts with the swim course at Gdynia City Beach and finishes in the same place. A finish line structure will be built on the beach, together with spectator stands and a VIP area. Entry to the stands is free and seats will be available on a first come, first served basis.
A game for spectators
Every spectator can take part in a city game by collecting stamps on a special map. Volunteers at each spectator point will have the stamps. Simply collect a map from the Information Point in the triathlon village and follow the marked route. Anyone who collects the full set of stamps will receive a set of gifts.
At Skwer Kościuszki, the Kashubian Regional Folk Group “Koleczkowianie” will perform live music and songs. Colourful costumes, traditional instruments and folk dances will create a true regional atmosphere. Another spectator point will be located near the intersection of Świętojańska Street and Marshal Piłsudski Avenue. This spot will offer something completely different. Damian Krawczyk, former drummer of Sweet Noise, will deliver powerful rock beats, accompanied by some of the best-known rock hits played by DJ and host Pedro.
After this powerful boost, the athletes will move on to the next spectator point hosted by the Domofonia collective. The group includes a DJ and a rapper who is a true freestyle master. A drummer will also perform live here, and his rhythm will be continued by the percussionists at the final spectator point. The duo of Maciej Mustafa Giżejewski and Łukasz Jasiak is one of the best in Poland. Their hypnotic bongo rhythm will guide the athletes towards the finish line on the beach.
Spectator Beach, with even more excitement
The highlight of this unforgettable weekend will be a completely new addition to the Enea IRONMAN 70.3 Gdynia programme: the Spectator Beach. A large screen will be set up near the finish line, where triathlon fans, tourists and Gdynia residents will be able to watch the FIFA World Cup final together. Entry to the Spectator Beach is free. It will be a great opportunity to enjoy even more sporting excitement together.
The title sponsor of the IRONMAN Poland series is ENEA. The strategic partner of Enea IRONMAN 70.3 Gdynia is the City of Gdynia. The event partner is the Pomeranian Voivodeship. The event’s sponsors and partners also include Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport, drWitt, Qemetica, Sportano.pl, Enterprise, Cisowianka, Czanieckie Makarony, Wessper, Medical Sport, Arcyksiążęcy Browar Zamkowy Cieszyn, Shimano and 226ers.
