May 19, 2009

Notice: Speed Street to Close Uptown Streets

As part of the Speed Street festivities, some uptown streets will be closed from Wednesday, May 20 – Sunday, May 24 (early morning.) Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes around the uptown area. Those wishing to attend the event or needing to commute to the center city are strongly advised to ride the LYNX Blue Line Light Rail.

Download Event Map. Closure details are as follows:

- Motorists should allow for additional commute time
- During weekday work hours, uptown workers should arrive early and leave early if possible
- Commuters should utilize the I-277 loop/exit closest to their location
- Commuters can access parking lots regularly before 9:00 a.m.
- Streets closed during festival hours:
  - Tryon Street between Third Street and Eighth Street
  - Trade, Fifth, Sixth and Seventh Streets between College and Church Streets
  - Eighth Street between College and Brevard Streets
  - College Street between Fifth and Ninth Streets
- Streets crossing uptown in the east/west direction with the exception of Trade and Eighth Streets will reopen for morning rush from the hours of 6:00-9:30 a.m.
- College Street motorists will be diverted at Fifth Street

Click here for information about LYNX Blue Line schedules, pick-up locations and stops.

For detailed event information, please visit www.600festival.com.

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