Cookstown 100: Road Closures and Restrictions for 2025 Race Event

The Cookstown 100 Motor Cycle Road Race is set to rev up in Northern Ireland on April 25 and 26, 2025. Under the recently issued Road Races (Cookstown 100 Motor Cycle Road Race) Order 2025, the Department for Infrastructure has laid out specific guidelines and restrictions to ensure the smooth and safe conduct of this much-anticipated event.

Key Details:

• Dates and Times: The road race will take place on Friday, April 25, from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., and Saturday, April 26, from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

• Road Closures: The right of way on several roads in County Tyrone will be temporarily suspended. These include portions of Orritor Road, Gortnagross Road, Tullagh Road, Mackenny Road, Killycurragh Road, and Drumearn Road.

• Who’s Allowed on the Course: During the event, only designated officials, marshals, race participants, and emergency services will be permitted on the course. Residents in the area will have controlled access to cross the course as needed.

• Public Notice: The event organizers, Cookstown & District Motor Cycle Club, must notify local residents by posting placards in the vicinity seven days prior and publishing announcements in two local newspapers for two weeks before the race.

• Traffic Management: A comprehensive traffic management plan will be implemented, including the placement of signs to direct traffic away from the race course. These will be installed 48 hours before the race and removed within 24 hours after its conclusion.

• Marshals and Safety: A sufficient number of marshals will be stationed along the course to ensure the safety and proper conduct of the race. They will be easily identifiable by distinct armlets.

• Insurance and Indemnity: The promoter is required to have adequate insurance coverage to indemnify against any potential accidents or injuries related to the race, with coverage up to £30 million per incident.

Legal Implications:

Entering or remaining on the closed roads without authorization, obstructing the race, or interfering with race officials is illegal and could result in penalties. The same applies to keeping vehicles or animals on the specified roads without permission.

This order ensures that the Cookstown 100 can proceed with minimal disruption, prioritizing the safety of participants and spectators alike. Local residents and visitors are advised to plan their travel accordingly and respect the restrictions in place for this thrilling motorcycling event.