The 2011 Duxbury Beach Triathlon will take place on Saturday, Sept. 24. Starting with a half-mile swim at 9 a.m., participants will continue with a cycling event of 13 miles and a run of 3 miles. Residents should be aware of the timelines and impact to local traffic to avoid delays getting in and around Duxbury.

It all begins from Duxbury bay with the bridge being closed until the finish of the run, approximately at 11:30 a.m. The parking lot will also be closed Saturday morning until approximately 1 p.m. Parking is available at Blakeman’s all day with no charge.

Roadways will not be closed to traffic from Powder Point Ave, Washington St and Bay Road as cyclist ride out and back along those roads. However, police details will be controlling traffic at the busiest intersections along the route. Specifically, Hall’s Corner will be heavily congested during the triathlon, especially from 9:30-10:30 a.m. while bikes will be racing in both directions. Please plan accordingly.

Runners will be primarily utilizing King Caesar Road and Powder Point Ave during the final segment of the triathlon. Traffic will not be closed to vehicle traffic but delays around this area should be anticipated especially during the hours of 9:45-11:15 a.m.

For more information of the exact cycling and run courses, go to duxburybeachtriathlon.com.