HUNTSVILLE — Prepare yourself, Huntsville. This weekend will not be kind to drivers.
The South Star Festival has come to town and with it more than 20,000 fans from all across the United States and parts of Canada. The massive temporary addition to the city’s population is expected to cause major traffic congestion on Memorial Parkway and various access roads, especially around Joe Davis Stadium, Airport Road, and Leeman Ferry Road.
“We are asking drivers to use caution and watch for pedestrians in the area,” HPD Chief Kirk Giles said. “We also encourage drivers to find a designated driver, use ride-share services or take public transit if they plan to consume alcohol at the event.”
Jaycee Way and part of Steve Hettinger Drive will be closed through 6 p.m. Oct. 1 to accommodate festival traffic as well as post-event breakdown. One lane of Leeman Ferry Road will be closed to provide a pedestrian walkway from Drake Avenue to Island Circle, but two-way traffic will be maintained through that intersection.
To reach HPD for non-emergency situations and prevent overwhelming 911 dispatchers, call 256-722-7100.
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