The City of Santa Clarita has announced road closures for the Amgen Tour of California expected to race through town this month.

On Saturday, May 18, 2019, the City of Santa Clarita is set to host the final stage start at the Westfield Valencia Town Center for both the men’s and women’s Races of the cycling race – the Amgen Tour of California.

“The much-anticipated race will bring the world’s top cyclists to the City, as they cycle their way east through Santa Clarita and eventually out to Pasadena for the finish line,” said City officials in a statement.

The race is also expected to bring street closures to the area, and residents planning to travel on race day are advised to plan ahead by reviewing the closures. An interactive street closure map is also available here.

Specific streets that intersect the race route will be closed prior to the cyclists’ arrival, and will reopen after all race traffic is clear. Side street traffic will be allowed to cross the intersection during the estimated time closures only when safe to do so.

For real-time traffic updates on race day, please follow the City of Santa Clarita on Twitter (@santaclarita). Cyclists are expected to be outside the Santa Clarita by noon, although the timing is subject to change, according to City officials.

The entire community is invited to cheer on the cyclists, and enjoy a festival and activities, all for free, at the Stage Start located on Town Center Drive at the Westfield Valencia Town Center. The Women’s Race is scheduled to begin at 9:05 a.m., followed by the Men’s Race at 10:35 a.m.

For more information on the Amgen Tour of California race, please visit here.

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