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Traffic Changes Stockton Triathlon 1 Feb 2026
CHANGED TRAFFIC CONDITIONS - MAJOR ROAD EVENT
Annual Stockton Triathlon Cycle Course Traffic Changes – Sun 1 Feb 2026 - 5.30am - 11.00am
Our Hunter based Sports Event firm, H Events, is planning to stage the 5th Island Triathlon Festival from Sat 31 Jan to Sun 1St Feb 2026. The event will attract approx. 1800 participants across our Triathlon, Aquathlon (Swim/Run)and Running events. We expect an additional 1000 spectators to attend the event. We will be working with local businesses to supply food, accommodation, and support services. The entrants will include elite, regular, novice, junior and athletes with a disability. (note; the run events on the 31 Jan do not require any traffic changes, and will only use foreshore paths), however Sunday 1 Feb will require traffic changes.
Our road usage for the cycle leg on Sunday 1 Feb 2026- 5.30am – 11.00am
The cycle leg of the Triathlon is planned to start and finish on the Eastern side of the Ferry Terminal in Griffith Park off Wharf Cres. A detail map is available here www.hevents.com.au/news/island-triathlon . Note major points:
1. Traffic changes would be Sunday 1 Feb 5.30am – 11.00am. We request where practical to have no parking on the course.
2. Cyclists would be on the left side only.
3. Access into and out of Stockton would always be possible, via an internal crossing at the intersection of Dunbar and Stone St’s. There would be long delays during busy cycle leg times between 6.45am and 9.30am. Short delays from 9.30am-10.30am. We have capped the entry numbers to avoid queuing as occurred in 2025. We will have NSW Police on site to assist manage this.
4. Safe pedestrian access to the Ferry Terminal would be via a crossing point near the George Washington Hotel. Disabled access is possible with a traffic escort.
5. Access to the northern boat ramp near Booth St is always possible.
6. Most residents would have full access in and out of their driveway, however those directly on the course will have differing levels of disturbance, see below.
7. Some houses will require escort to cross the cycle lane and or need to park in a side street to access vehicles on foot during the event.
8. There would be various amended access situations in the following locations:
a. Hunter St - West of General Washington Hotel, street numbers 22-74 – No cycles. Exit any time west via boat ramp during the event. Expect delays.
b. Punt Rd – No cycles. Exit any time west via boat ramp during the event. Expect delays.
c. Fullerton St – northbound lane closed from Hunter St to Stone St
i. South bound lane open. No access across course.
d. Stone St – East bound lane closed from Fullerton St to Mitchell St
i. West bound lane open for emergency, but preferred no traffic during event. No access across course except at Dunbar St.
e. Dunbar St and Stone St intersection – traffic control giving riders right of way. Vehicles crossing access when safe gaps allow.
f. Mitchell St – south bound lane closed from Stone St to Clyde St
i. North bound lane open. No access across course.
g. Clyde St – East bound lane closed from Mitchell St to Pitt St
i. Westbound lane. No access across course.
h. Pitt St - South bound lane closed
i. North bound lane open for exit with event traffic escort. No access across course.
i. Wharf Cres – Westbound lane closed
i. East bound lane open for exit with event traffic escort. No access across course.
j. A traffic escort phone number is 0402 003 355 if required.
k. Emergency access for First Responders will always be possible
l. Special arrangements can be accommodated with sufficient notice for affected residents and businesses.
We are really looking forward to continuing this major healthy active and fun event for Stockton. We would appreciate if you could let us know if you have any concerns or require special arrangements by emailing me on paul@hevents.com.au .
To keep up to date on the development of the event go to www.facebook.com/hevents.com.au/
Regards, Paul Humphreys, Event Director – 0409684246