Get ready for some patriotic fanfare, Hamilton, as the city preps for its annual 4th of July Parade happening this Friday, complete with the inevitable road closures that bring a gridlock grind to daily commuters. According to an announcement made public through the city's official communications platform, the parade is set to step off at 10:00 a.m. from the Butler County Fairgrounds, making its way to the intersection of Main and N. F Street.
For those planning their Friday morning commutes, it's critical to note the following closures: Fair Avenue will be off-limits from Route 4 to Dayton Street to set the stage for the parade; Monument Street will also join the no-go zone list from High to Ludlow, providing space for the patriotic processions and festivities; and it doesn't end there, Main Street and High Street will see a cascade of closures affecting traffic in both directions the diversion will be forcing westbound High Street traffic onto South 7th while Eastbound Main Street will detour at Eaton Avenue and Millville Avenue tying up those alternative routes.
The city has provided a comprehensive list of street closures and detours to navigate what can be described as a vehicular maze. They include: Fair Avenue from Route 4 to Dayton Street, Dayton Street from Fair Avenue to N. 7th Street, N. 7th Street stretching from Dayton to High Street, not to mention High Street through the High/Main Bridge Main Street from B Street to Eaton Avenue and finally, F Street from Main to Liberty including Park Avenue as it weaves from E Street to Eaton Avenue. A detailed list can be found on the city's electronic communication notice, along with a handy map for those who are visual planners.
The city's notice is keenly aware of the congestion this might cause and suggests planning your route around these closures to avoid any delays on your daily drive; locals and visitors alike are encouraged to heed these traffic changes, as outlined in the official announcement, for a smooth and festive Fourth of July.
