The City of 91大黄鸭 released a traffic advisory on Monday ahead of the , which will take place from May 17 to May 19.
The event will be located at the Roxby parking lot, Rutland Centennial Hall and a portion of Roxby Road.
Several road and parking lot closures will occur as a result of the parade and other activities, which run from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, and 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Sunday.
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Road and parking lot closures
- Hartman Road from the YMCA parking lot access to Hemlock Road will be closed from 6 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 18 to accommodate the mustering area for parade participants.
- The parade will begin at 11 a.m. and rolling road closures will commence. Rutland Road North between McCurdy Road and Highway 33 will be closed from approximately 10:30 a.m. until 1 p.m.
- Traffic control personnel will be visible along the affected residential streets and a detour route will be marked. Motorists may experience minor disruptions in the area and are asked to plan ahead to avoid delays.
- The Roxby parking lot will be closed for the May Days midway beginning on Tuesday, May 14 at 12 p.m. until Monday, May 20 at 3 p.m.
- Roxby Road will be closed from Shepherd Road to Highway 33 on Friday, May 17 beginning at 7 a.m.
- Access to the Berezan parking lot will be open to local traffic only.
- The Roxby parking lot and Roxby Road will reopen on Monday, May 20 at 3 p.m.
- Shepherd Road Transit Exchange will be closed on Saturday, May 19 starting at 10:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. to accommodate the dispersal of the parade floats.
- Bus stops along Rutland Road North between Highway 33 and McCurdy Road will be out of service.
- There will also be detours in place for #14 Black Mountain, #10 North Rutland, #8 University and #11 South Rutland.
Residents can reduce traffic and parking congestion during the event by biking, walking and carpooling, the release said.
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