Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – The International Route 66 Mother Road Festival is happening this weekend and there are road closures you should be aware of.
The following areas will be closed to traffic starting noon on Friday, September 26:
- 5th Street between Jefferson and Jackson Street
- 6th Street closed between American Legion Drive and Jefferson Street
- Washington closed east of 4th
- Adams closed between 2nd and 7th Street
- Monroe closed at 3rd east of tracks
- Capitol closed between 4th and 7th
Starting at 5:00pm on Friday, September 26:
- 7th Street closed between Jefferson and Capitol Avenue. Allowing for exit lane from Washington to Monroe
- 4th Street closed between Capitol Avenue and Jefferson
- Washington closed at 2nd
The cruise will start at 6:00pm on Friday September 26 at the Capitol City Shopping Center on Dirksen Parkway; proceed West on Stevenson Drive; turn North on 6th Street into the downtown area.
Starting at 6:00am Saturday, September 27, 6th Street will be closed north of Cook Street for car registration. Sixth Street between Cook and American Legion Dr. should be back open to traffic at 3pm. All roads will be open to traffic on Sunday, September 28, in the evening.
Parking meters with red bags restrict parking at all times. Parking meters with blue bags restrict parking only after the time specified on the bag.
Motorists are asked to use caution and use an alternate route when possible.
