Arlington locals and those planning to visit the city center should note that the section of Abram Street in front of Arlington City Hall will see closures over the coming days. Specifically, the stretch between Center Street to Oak Street will be inaccessible to vehicular traffic from 7 p.m. to 4 a.m. on both Wednesday, Oct. 9, and Thursday, Oct. 10, according to a Facebook post by the City of Arlington.
The reason for this disruption is a detailed inspection of the Abram Street retractable bollard system. These bollards are a critical part of the city's infrastructure, used to temporarily close the street for community events such as those at Levitt Pavilion Arlington and Founders Plaza. It's a necessary inconvenience for ensuring these systems function properly when they're needed most.
Motorists are advised to plan their evening routes accordingly to avoid any delays that the closure might cause. City officials have not announced an alternative route, but with Abram Street being a central thoroughfare, commuters should expect some impact on traffic flow and are encouraged to seek alternate paths ahead of time.
