Cambridge residents and visitors should prepare for a weekend of festivities, but also street closures and detours. According to a city announcement, several events including Arts in the Park, Paddy's 5K, and the East Cambridge Rib Festival will significantly impact traffic on September 27 and 28.
The arts celebration on Saturday will see closures around Clement Morgan Park, with Columbia Street between Bishop Allen Drive and Washington, Pine Street, and Eaton Street at Cherry seeing interruptions from 10 AM to 6 PM. Festival-goers and residents are advised to readily seek alternative routes.
The following day, an athletic event will temporarily reclaim portions of the city's streets for Paddy's Cambridge Classic 5K. Walden Street between Sherman Street and Garden Street will be closed off from early morning until evening, and other roads will feature rolling closures during the race times. Commuters should check the race website for the complete route and avoid those areas.
Concurrently, on Sunday, Cambridge Street will revel in the scents and flavors of the Rib Festival, causing it to shutter between 5th Street and Fulkerson St from 8 AM until 6 PM. Surrounding roads such as 6th, 7th, and 8th at Cambridge St, and Gore St at 6th will also be impacted. Attendees are encouraged to use public transit or non-vehicular means to easily access the festivities.
For those navigating through Cambridge this weekend, staying informed on street closures and planning ahead is crucial. More information and tips on navigating the disruptions can be found on the City of Cambridge website. This notice aims to minimize inconvenience and ensure that the city's vibrant community events can be enjoyed by all.
