Several Paducah streets will be closed Saturday morning for running of marathon

The City of Paducah posted this week that several streets in Paducah will have full or single lane closures on Saturday morning for the running of a marathon foot race through the city.

The first ever American Bluegrass Classic Kentucky Marathon takes place Saturday beginning at 7 a.m.

For the safety of the runners, the following roads will be closed or partially closed from 6:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

Full lane closures:
• Jefferson Street from 16th Street to Central Avenue
• Broadway from 7th Street to the Foot of Broadway
• North Water Street (only closed for the start of the race)
• Jefferson Street from North Water Street to 5th Street (only closed for the start of the race)

Single lane closures:
• Jefferson Street from 9th Street to 16th Street
• Fountain Avenue Loop
• South 5th Street Broadway to Madison Street
• Madison Street from 5th Street to 9th Street
• 9th Street from Madison Street to Jefferson Street
• Fountain Avenue from Jefferson Street to Broadway
• Broadway from Fountain Avenue to 7th Street