More Road Closures In Mission Viejo For OC Triathlon Sunday

MISSION VIEJO, CA — The annual Orange County Triathlon is back for another run, and on Sunday, hundreds of athletes will take Lake Mission Viejo for the Olympic-distance event.

The triathlon spans Mission Viejo neighborhoods and surrounding communities and includes a 1.5K swim in Lake Mission Viejo, according to a city news release. Participating athletes then ride along the 40K bike course through Santiago Canyon.

Residents should be aware of the following road closures scheduled for Sunday, April 30:

• Marguerite Parkway: Mustang Run to El Toro from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m.
• Marguerite Parkway: Vista del Lago to Mustang Run from 5 a.m. to 11 a.m.
• Los Alisos Boulevard: Novena to Mustang Run from 5 a.m. to 11 a.m.
• Olympiad Road: Melinda to Marguerite from 5 a.m. to noon.

The city urged residents to note that the Melinda Road entrance to Lake Mission Viejo will remain open to athletes and lake members only. Vista del Lago will remain open.

For a map detailing road closures and times, visit the City of Mission Viejo's website.

The Sunday closures come on the heels of Saturday traffic delays on Marguerite Parkway running through Mission Viejo.

South Orange County residents were told to expect traffic delays along Marguerite Parkway in Mission Viejo this Saturday, the Santa Margarita Water District announced.

The traffic delays come as SMWD crews plan to permanent repair roads impacted by the emergency recycled water main break that occurred earlier this year.

Residents can expect denser-than-usual traffic congestion on Marguerite Parkway between Santa Margarita Parkway and Mustang Run on Saturday, April 29 from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m.