Expect Sunday Road Closures as County Gears Up for Komen Race

Sunday's Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure is expected to draw more than 10,000 participants and supporters to the 5k run/walk at the Essex County South Mountain Recreation Complex in West Orange.

In preparation for tomorrow's event, here is a list of road closures and information regarding transportation to the event. 

What Roads will be closed, and when? 

Starting at 4:30am on Sunday – Cherry Lane will be closed from Northfield to South Orange Avenue.  And, Brookside Drive will be closed from Glen Avenue in Short Hills to South Orange Avenue.

From 7:30am on Sunday until approximately 10:30am – SOUTH ORANGE AVENUE will be closed from Gregory Avenue in West Orange to Old Short Hills Road.  

People are encouraged to carpool as event organizers expect around 10,000 people. 

Alternate Transportation

More than 25 shuttle buses will bring participants from the Livingston Mall to the Essex County South Mountain Recreation Complex.  Shuttles will be running continuously starting at 6:30am.  The Shuttle Ride is approximately 10 minutes.  

Shuttle buses will run from the Millburn Train Station to the Race site on Sunday. Buses will pick up passengers at Millburn Train Station each hour, on the hour, starting at 7 am. LOOK FOR THE RACE SIGNS or the BUSES in the Rail Station Parking Lot (on the westbound side of the tracks) to be picked up.  The ride to Codey Arena is approximately 15 minutes.

Buses will pick up passengers at Codey Arena each hour, on the :25 . FOLLOW THE SIGNS FOR THE SHUTTLE BUSES to the MILLBURN TRAIN STATION. The ride to Millburn Train Station is approximately 15 minutes.

For more information visit: http://www.komennorthjersey.org/