NEWS RELEASE

April 20, 2018

For Immediate Release

Saturday Morning Race To Affect Downtown Traffic

SAVANNAH, GA (April 20, 2018)— Downtown traffic will be affected for several hours April 21 as Savannah Police close roads for the annual Susan G Komen Race for the cure.

From approximately 6 a.m. to noon, the race will close portions of some roads in the downtown will runners are on the street. The runs will officially begin at 8am and will be completed by 10am.

The re-openings of the roads will be staggered beginning at 8:30 a.m. and will continue through the morning. A map of the route and event schedule is attached and a complete list of projected road closure and re-opening times can be found at https://komencoastalgeorgia.org/ under events.

Traffic flow should is projected to be returned to normal on all downtown streets by 12:00 p.m.

This event is produced by the Susan G Komen Foundation of Coastal Georgia and has been permitted through the City of Savannah. Please use alternative routes and exercise patience if traveling through the downtown area during this time.

For additional information about this event, please visit the local Susan G Komen website at https://komencoastalgeorgia.org/