On October 8,
more than 17,000 people will participate in the Eversource Hartford Marathon
and Half Marathon. Road closures and travel delays will begin at 7:30 a.m. and
exist throughout Hartford and surrounding towns until 2 p.m. In the East
Hartfiord area, expect closures or delays on: Founders Bridge (eastbound),
East River Drive, Hartland Street, Meadow Street, Pitkin Street, South Prospect
Street, Main Street, Carroll Road, and Silver Lane.