Traffic restrictions announced for south cumberland's halloween parade

Cumberland, MD – Several streets will be temporarily closed in South Cumberland for the Annual Halloween Parade on Wednesday.

Street closures will commence at 5:30 p.m., impacting Virginia Avenue, East First Street from Virginia Avenue to Wempe Drive, South Street, Pennsylvania Avenue, Seymour Street, Grand Avenue, East Second Street, and East Third Street. These restrictions will last until the parade begins at 7:00 p.m., with no parking allowed on these streets after 4:00 p.m. on the same day. Race Street will remain open as an emergency route.

Virginia Avenue, including its intersection with Industrial Boulevard, will close to through traffic at 6:30 p.m., followed by a full closure of Industrial Boulevard at Blackiston Avenue at 7:00 p.m. Drivers are advised to use Messick Road for access to Interstate 68. Blackiston Avenue to Oldtown Road will serve as a detour, while Oak Street provides an alternate access route to Industrial Boulevard by way of West Third Street.

Buses transporting students and parade participants can still use the closed streets. All other motorists must seek alternative routes during these times.

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