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Home My WebLink AboutIRONMAN 70.3 TRAFFIC CONTROL SEP 26 2008 08:59 FR TO 917067965045 P.02/02 To b~ Cl)l':"Iol~ted bv Il)col "I)verrzmer.: \ I \. Na.meof5pecial Event ES \ T~..JM^"" 1Q.~ ~~'-o~ Date ofEv~nt q \'2.' \ ed\. Times of Event 1...:.~D",.,... - (p ~oOf""'" City/Ccanc'j: ~).....~..f-.... State R01,lte No: 2.'0 A TT ACffiYIENT to REQUEST TO INTERRUPT STATE ROUTE TRAFFIC FOR SPECIAL EVENTS TO: STATE DEPARTIVlENT OF TRAL'iSPORTATION, TENl'i'1LLE, GEORGIA 31089 11"i"DEMNTFlCA T!ON AND HOLD HARj~rLESS AGREEMENT The undersigned a.grees to indemnify and hold harmless the Georgia Department of Tnlnsportacion, the Scate of Georgia, its agencies and instrumentalities and all of their respective officers, members, employees and dinictors (collectively referred Co as the "OOT") (rom ilIld against any and all claims, demands, liabilities, losses, costs or expenses. i.ncluding attorneys' fee$. and from :he payment of any sum or sums of money to any persons whomsoever (including third per'sons...~r slJbcontraetors, employees or ageots of the undersigned or of DOT), for imy loss due co personal injury, bodily injury, death, or property damage arising out of, attributable to or resulting from this spec tal event or in any way attributable to the location. construction. .operation Or rnaiotenance of the traffic control plan approved for this request; or due to any violation oftha approval by the requesting party; or due 10 thlt application or violation of any pertinent Federal, State or local law, rule or regl.ll~tion in connection with this special event or the approved traffic control plan. [f and to the extent such damage or loss covered by this indemnification is paid by any State self-insured fi.tnds (ilie "Funds") established and maintained by the State of Georgia Department of Administrative Services Risk Ma.nagement DivisionCDOAS)-the undersigned a.grees to reimburse the Funds for sueh monies paid out by the Funds. The undersigned acknowledges that traffic control plans for, special events can be approved in situations where local streets are on or off the State ROUle System, and that the bOT makes,no warn.nty, express or implied, concernin~ the Scate Route System. Or local stre~[S and roads Or other engineering consid.erations involved in approving this traffic control plan. The undersigned further acknowledg~s that the DOT has relied upon the representations made by the undersigned in requesting approval ofthe traffic control plan for this event, lncluding tue undersigned's representacions that all coaditions of the plan shall be met and that the undersigned shall meet all DOT specificll.tiOt'\s, as well as all relevant Federal. State and local laws, rules or regulations in the constrUcc\Oi1. main~enance, and operation of tM approved traffic control plan. This indemnification shall apply where the DOT may be partially responsible for the sit1,l2l.tion giving iise:: to the cl:l.im. Requested this ~ day of ~,J;t) ,~jU7 By: Cf) <<:4 Mayor/City - Wi~ess~~ ity lerk ESI Ironman 70.3 Augusta Traffic Control Plan Overview The ESi Ironman 70.3 Augusta is a 70.3-mile triathlon. The race will begin at 7am with a 1.2- mile swim in the Savannah River, transition to a 56-mile cycling leg from Augusta, through Aiken County, then retuning back into downtown Augusta. The race will finish with a 13.1-mile run through downtown Augusta. The winner is expected to finish around 10:45 am. The last competitor should finish by 4pm. Cycling Route The transition area from swimming to cycling will take place at the Boathouse (101 Riverfront Rd.). The first competitors should be on the cycling route by 7:30 am. Cyclists will go through the levee onto East Boundary. From East Boundary the cyclists will turn left on Sand Bar Ferry (SR-28). The cyclists will proceed into South Carolina. After completing a circuit through Aiken County, the cyclists will return to Augusta via Sand Bar Ferry. The cyclists will turn right on Prep Phillips Drive and proceed to the transition area. Organizers anticipate the cycling route being clear of competitors by 1 pm. Safety Considerations Deputies from the Augusta Sheriff s Office will control traffic as the cyclists ride onto East Boundary, and then turn left (heading east) on Sand Bar Ferry. Augusta Deputies will control major intersections (ingress/egress) until the cyclists cross into South Carolina. Volunteer course marshals will cover smaller side streets and businesses. Sand Bar Ferry will be open to car traffic. Both outside lanes (egress/ingress) will be lined with traffic cones to "encourage" cars to stay in the inside lanes. Run Route Upon completing the cycling leg, athletes will transition to the run. The athletes will cross through the levee onto East Boundary. The route will turn left onto Greene St. Greene St. will be taken to 13th St. The route turn right on 13th St. The runners will then turn left on Broad St. The route will follow broad St. to Sibley. Turn left on Sibley, then immediately turn left on Broad St. The route will follow Broad St. to 12th St. Turn right on 12th St. Turn right on Jones St. Turn right on Reynolds St. The route will follow Reynolds St. to Riverfront Dr. Veer left on Riverfront Dr. Follow Riverfront Dr. to East Boundary. Repeat circuit. On the final lap the athletes will turn into Augusta Common from Reynolds St. Safety Considerations A half-lane will be coned the entire length of the race route. Deputies from the Augusta Sheriffs Office will control all major intersections. Volunteer course marshals will cover small side streets and businesses. Mr. James H. Smith September 16, 2009 rage 2 It should be noted that this plan, including times of traffic impact, may be modified in the event of adverse weather conditions that would impact the races. We respectfully request your approval of the state routes involved. S.in.cyeIY, I.JA" ..1 ) j, { , ';frl"~~ ,_,I // Frederick L. Russell //~/..Administrator ./"",, j''''- Attachment Cc: The Honorable Ronnie Strength, Sheriff Col. Gary Powell, Sheriff's Department Mr. Abie L. Ladson, P.E.; EngineeringDirector Mr. Steven J. Cassell, Assistant Director - Traffic Engineering Division Mr. Tom Beck, Recreation & Parks Director Ms. Tammy Stout, Greater Augusta Sports Council Executive Director Mr. Randy DuTeau, Greater Augusta Sports Council Event Manager I Boundless Collaboration" IRD. @ "O.3~~~ t/ veorgla lID 56 Mile. Bike Course (Single Loop) m] I ',,11m ,apMyRide ROUTE 09/02/2009 Route DISTANCE [1]12.95 mi LOCATED Augusta, Georgia - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Cl MapMyFitness, LLC, All Rights Reserved, 2005-2008 I View more maps online at Find this route online at http://www.mapmyride.com/run/ united- statesl gal- augusta/377125191527696528 Distance values on this map may differ slightly from values reported on the route engine. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ~ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Cl MapMyFltness, LLC, All Rights ReselV8d, 2005-2008 I View mDre maps Dnline at: Find this route online at http://wwwmapmyride.com/run/ united- statesl gal- augusta/377126191527696528 Distance values Dn this map may differ slightly from values reported on the route engine.