The original item was published from 8/26/2020 6:17:00 PM to 8/27/2021 12:00:07 AM.

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Charlottesville Police News

Posted on: August 26, 2020

[ARCHIVED] TRAFFIC ALERT: Road Closures Expected Friday Due to Planned Freedom of Speech Event

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 26, 2020

Due to a planned freedom of speech event on Friday, August 28, 2020, drivers can expect road closures and traffic delays between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Impacted streets include:

Market Street from 9th Street to Preston Avenue
Ridge McIntire Road from Preston Avenue to West Main Street
Ridge Street from West Main Street to Cherry Avenue

Drivers are encouraged to find alternate routes during this timeframe.

Media Contact
Tyler Hawn
Public Information Officer
Charlottesville Police Department
434-409-3439
hawnto@charlottesville.gov

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