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Public Information Officer, Mattie Hjelseth at (218) 730-5434 or mhjelseth@duluthmn.gov
SUBJECT: Far West Fest Traffic Advisory
BY: Duluth Police Publice Information Officer Ron Tinsley
NATURE OF INCIDENT: Media/Public Notification
CASE NO.:
INCIDENT DATE: 6/23/2017
INCIDENT TIME: See Traffic Advisory
INCIDENT LOCATION: Commonwealth Avenue
Far West Fest Traffic Advisory June 23rd - June 25th, 2017
The Far West Fest Community Celebration will start on Friday June 23rd, and continue through Sunday June 25th.
On Saturday June 24th, between Gary and Dickson Streets, Commonwealth Avenue will close to traffic at approximately 8:00 a.m. And will not re-open until 4:00 p.m. on Sunday June 25th. Barricades, Detours, and One Way Streets will remain in place overnight Saturday into Sunday.
During the event traffic will be detoured to 99th and 101st Avenues west. 99th Avenue west will be signed as ONE WAY NORTHBOUND, and 101st Avenue west will be signed as ONE WAY SOUTHBOUND.
Southbound traffic on Commonwealth Avenue will be directed west on Dickson Street, south on 101st Avenue West to Gary Street, then east on Gary Street back to Commonwealth Avenue.
Northbound traffic on Commonwealth will be directed east on Gary Street , north on 99th Avenue West to Dickson Street, then west on Dickson Street back to Commonwealth Avenue.
The Duluth Police Department encourages drivers to drive with caution and watch for pedestrians in the area.