How COTA routes will change during the Columbus Marathon

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) riders can expect major delays and reroutes Sunday during the Columbus Marathon.

About 17 COTA lines will be rerouted during the morning and afternoon. Lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 22, 31, 102, CMAX, and Zoo Bus will all be impacted.

According to a news release, nearly all Downtown stops and more than 800 stops in surrounding areas will be closed. Stops in Downtown Columbus, Bexley, North Bank, Arena District, Short North, Victorian Village, Ohio State, Grandview Heights and Upper Arlington will be affected.

Downtown transit transfer points will be located on Spring Street and Long Street, near the Fourth Street intersection. Transportation street supervisors will be on duty to assist riders.

All reroutes will end after the marathon during the midafternoon.