Significant parking and traffic changes are incoming this Friday as the town gears up for its "Light up the Season" holiday event. According to an advisory from the Plymouth Police Department's social media post, the festive activities will affect several streets around the Town Hall Green and the Spire Center from 4:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Parking will be impacted with no parking zones coming into effect at noon around the Town Hall Green on Russell Street and S. Russell Street. Additionally, there will be no parking on Court Street from North Street to Howland Street, including restrictions on Howland Street by Court Street and on North Street. For those with disabilities, some relief can be found as handicapped parking will be maintained in the main lot of Town Hall. Commuters and attendees are urged to plan their travel and parking strategies ahead of time to avoid any undue inconvenience.
Several road closures and traffic detours will be enforced starting at various times in the evening. From 4:00 P.M. onwards, sections of Russell Street, S. Russell Street, and School Street will be closed. Crossing over to 5:00 P.M., further closures will include Court Street, with traffic rerouted at specific intersections, and local access restrictions will be placed on Clyfton Street, Vernon Street, Memorial Drive, Chilton Street, and Brewster Street, with the latter closed to through traffic and limited to residents.
Event-goers are encouraged to arrive early or use alternative means of transport such as public transit or shared rides to circumvent the traffic constraints. The "Light up the Season" event promises to draw a considerable crowd, which means traffic congestion is expected despite the efforts to mitigate the impacts, the Plymouth Police Department emphasizes readiness and patience as attendees come together to kick-off the holiday season with illuminating merriment.
