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Tempe Festival of the Arts will impact roads, traffic this weekend
Courtesy City of Tempe
Tempe's Festival of the Arts runs from Dec. 5-7.
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Independent Newsmedia
The following street restrictions and closures have been identified for the Tempe Festival of the Arts happening this weekend.
City officials said others changes and closures could be put in place to address public safety concerns that occur during the event.
Thursday, Dec. 4 at 7 a.m. until Monday, Dec. 8 at 5 a.m.: Mill Avenue will be closed in both directions between Fifth Street and University Drive Seventh Street will be closed in both directions from Mill Avenue to Maple Avenue/Tower Drive. Local traffic only will be permitted west of Myrtle Avenue Seventh Street will be closed east of Mill to Westin Alley Maple Avenue will be closed in both directions between Fifth and Seventh Street Sixth Street will be closed in both directions from Mill Avenue to Maple/Tower Drive. 440 S. Mill by Hackett House will be closed
Thursday, Dec. 4 at 2 p.m. until Monday, Dec. 8 at 5 a.m.: Fourth Street will be closed in both directions from Mill Avenue to Maple/Tower Drive. Maple Avenue will be closed between 4th and Fifth Street
Thursday, Dec. 5 at 5 p.m. until Monday, Dec. 8 at 5 a.m.:
Fifth Street will be closed in both directions between Ash and Myrtle avenues. City Hall West Parking Lot will be closed.
Thursday Dec. 4 at 6 p.m. until Monday, Dec. 8 at 5 a.m.: Mill Avenue will be closed in both directions between Rio Salado and Fifth Street
To find the best parking and access options for any individual business on Mill Avenue, please call the business. Third Street will be closed in both directions from Mill Avenue to Ash Avenue
Parking:
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Public Transit:
Avoid traffic and parking hassles by taking transit to and from downtown Tempe. Tempe has 13 local bus routes, six free Orbit circulators, the Streetcar and nine light rail stops. Guests are encouraged to take public transportation to mitigate traffic on the road. Passengers are encouraged to park at one of the following park-and-ride locations and ride the rail:
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