PANAMA CITY BEACH — The Bay County Sheriff's Office urges the public to be aware as the Ironman Triathlon will take place Saturday on Panama City Beach.
After the swim, the bike race will begin to delay traffic along the route from 9 a.m. until 3 or 4 p.m. The run is expected to delay traffic from 11:45 a.m. until 8 or 9 p.m. Roads affected by the bike race include Thomas Drive, Front Beach Road, State 79, State 20, State 77 and County 388. Roads affected by the road race are all on the east end of the beach, mostly South Lagoon Drive and a few sections of Thomas Drive.
Officers will be in place at most major intersection, doing their best to keep traffic moving along the roads. BCSO asks the public to expect delays and try to remain patient.
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