Pontefract 10K: Which roads are closed, bus diversions and where to park

Thousands of runners will race through the streets of Pontefract this weekend.

Over 1,500 runners will take part in this year’s Pontefract 10K, which will take place on Sunday, May 17 at 9am, in Pontefract Park.

The official route will see racers travel down Park Lane and into Ackton before travelling back to Pontefract Park, through North Featherstone.

Park Lane, Willow Lane, Cutsyke Road, Castleford Lane and Ackton Lane will be closed from around 8.30am until 11.30am.

Front Street, Park Road, Premier Way South and Common Side Lane will also have restricted access.

Bus diversions are expected for numerous services between 8.50am and 11am.

Service 147 will divert via Station Lane, Green Lane, and Commonside Lane into Ackton then resume a normal route to Snydale.

Rolling road closures will also cause a delay to services 135, 140, 141, 147, 148, 149, 186, 408, 409, 476, and 493.

Because of the road closures, participants that are driving in are encouraged to park in the town centre and walk to the start line.