It remains a point of frustration for many local residents, businesses and tourists alike; the road closures during the annual Cairns Ironman on Sunday 18 June. Recognizing the significance of this issue, there is an urgent call for improved awareness.

With the event celebrating its 12th anniversary this year it will once again bring thousands of athletes, their supporters and families to the region from across Australia and around the world.

A spokesperson for the event emphasised the need for increased awareness about the road closures, as “the importance of informing people cannot be overstated”.

He continued to say that “these people make a significant contribution to the local community, with visitors injecting millions of dollars into the local economy”.

“Videos and images of the region are viewed across the world, highlighting the incredible beauty of Tropical North Queensland, encouraging tourists to travel not only for Ironman Cairns but for a holiday,” the spokesperson emphasised.

He added that the Ironman Cairns team works closely with event stakeholders to ensure that road closures are implemented smoothly and that “the impact on the local community is as minimal as possible”.

As such, the team recommends that people affected by road closures visit the event website to view all changed traffic conditions information and plan ahead for race day.