Marbella will deploy more than a hundred officers during the Ironman World Championship

The City Council of Marbella will deploy over a hundred daily personnel from the Local Police and Civil Protection during the celebration of the Ironman 70.3 World Championship, which will take place on November 8 and 9, as reported this Tuesday by the spokesperson for the local security force, Miguel Ángel Benítez.

This was highlighted by the officer after holding a coordination meeting in preparation for the sporting event, which will be one of the biggest events organized in the city in recent years.

The meeting included representatives from security forces, various municipal delegations, and the event organizers, with the goal of ensuring its development under full security and logistical conditions, prioritizing the integrity of participants and citizens and traffic control.

Miguel Ángel Benítez detailed that around 70 local officers and 60 Civil Protection volunteers will be deployed during both days, while highlighting that “the planning was approached in a cross-sectional manner with the participation of National Police, Civil Guard, Firefighters, Civil Protection, and representatives of the involved municipal delegations, such as Sports and Public Safety.”

He also mentioned that new meetings will be held, both at the local and provincial levels, since the route will affect the municipalities of Marbella, Ojén, Monda, Coín, and Cártama.

Traffic Impact

Regarding logistical aspects, he pointed out that the main points of traffic impact will be the area of Puerto Banús, the Golden Mile, the Ojén road, and the Trapiche junction.

Thus, he specified that “from 08:00 to 16:00 hours will be the most sensitive times, so we appeal to the cooperation of citizens to minimize the use of private vehicles and facilitate traffic flow,” Benítez indicated.

The Local Police spokesperson added that alternative routes will be offered, which will be announced on the official channels of the City Council and the security force.

Lastly, he reminded that the event has nearly 7,000 athletes registered, in addition to their companions, which will result in an estimated arrival of between 20,000 and 30,000 people.

“This volume of visitors generates a very positive direct impact on the local economy, especially in sectors such as hospitality and hotels,” the police spokesperson affirmed.