[Press Release] : Downtown traffic and parking for weekend music festival

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
Contact: Toni Messina, Communications Director - (573) 874-7660 

Downtown traffic and parking for weekend music festival

COLUMBIA, MO (September 6, 2007) - As the community welcomes residents
and visitors for this weekend’s “Roots ‘N Blues ‘N BBQ
Festival,” city officials offer advice for those coming to or passing
through the downtown area. The patience of citizens and business owners
is appreciated.

Closed Streets
The streets below are generally scheduled for closure starting at noon
on Friday, Sept. 7, through 11 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8. These times
could actually be a bit earlier or later to accommodate event setup and
teardown. Consider using Ash or Walnut streets as alternatives.

● Broadway, from Seventh - Ninth streets
● Cherry, from Fourth - Sixth streets
● Elm Street, from Fifth - Ninth streets
● Fourth Street, from the Colosseum Bistro to Locust Street
● Fifth Street, from Premier Bank to Flat Branch Pub and Brewery
● Eighth Street, from north of Broadway to Elm Street

Barricades
Streets with barricades will be manned by volunteers to assist
visitors.

Parking
During festival hours, free parking will be available on a first-come,
first-served basis in city garages, lots and at parking meters. Festival
hours run from 5 - 11 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 7, and from 10 a.m. - 11
p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8. Those who hold city parking permits are not
guaranteed to have a space during the festival period.

Visitors are encouraged to use shuttles running from University of
Missouri athletic parking lots near the Hearnes Center to Ninth and Elm
streets throughout the festival. Parking is available at the
University’s north campus garages. More information on parking
shuttles can be found in the “FAQ” section at the festival’s Web
site, www.rootsnbluesnbbq.com.

Vehicles will be subject to towing and city parking enforcement under
the following conditions:
● When it’s a matter of public safety, fire safety or hazardous
conditions, such as blocking an entrance or exit; 
● When a street is closed; or 
● When a “no parking” notice is posted on meters or other areas.


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