Traffic & Transit

Manhattan Beach Grand Prix To Impact Traffic With Road Closures

Several streets in Manhattan Beach will be shut down in preparation for and during the Chevron Grand Prix.

MANHATTAN BEACH, CA — The 2023 Chevron Grand Prix of Manhattan Beach officially begins Sunday and with that comes several street closures near Live Oak Park.

The 1.3-mile bicycle race was started in 1962 by local cyclist Ted Ernst, who was inducted into the Bicycling Hall of Fame in 2006. One the past 60 years, the single-day race has developed a reputation for providing high-quality competition.

Closures will start early Sunday morning and will not be reopened until after 5 p.m., officials said. Street and parking lot closures during the day include:

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Street Closures

  • Ardmore Avenue will be closed between Manhattan Beach Boulevard and Pacific Avenue on from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Valley Drive will be closed between 15th Street and Pacific Avenue from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Parking Lot Closures

  • Lot 8 closed at 4:00 AM
  • Joslyn Community Center Lot closed at 4:00 AM
  • Upper Civic Center Lot closed at 4:00 AM
Courtesy of the City of Manhattan Beach

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