Upcoming road closure in Wilkes-Barre City for event

Jalen Rhodes

May 10, 2024 at 5:12 PM·1 min read

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Mayor George Brown announces upcoming road closure in Wilkes-Barre for a community event.

According to officials on May 11 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. South Main Street will be closed between South St. and Northampton St., for the Main Street Arts Fest Block Party.

Access will be available at the University Center on Main (UCOM) garage on 148 South Main Street, officials note.

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In the release, it states this event can be canceled due to weather.

For more information regarding the Main Street Arts Fest Block Party visit their website and those looking to contact organizers can reach out to 570-793-1725 or by email at info@msadwb.com.

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