Excitement is building across Jonesboro as downtown prepares for a lively community celebration.
The City of Jonesboro announced a temporary closure of Main Street in downtown for the “Paint the Town Red” Block Party on September 11, urging drivers to use alternate routes and exercise caution while the community event takes place.
Downtown Road Closure for Paint the Town Red Block Party
The city announced that Main Street will be closed between Huntington Avenue and Cate Avenue on Friday, September 11. The closure will run from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (source: City of Jonesboro, AR – Government).
The shutdown supports the “Paint the Town Red” Block Party, scheduled for 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in downtown Jonesboro. The event is a collaborative effort involving Arkansas State University, the Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce, and the Downtown Jonesboro Alliance. It is intended as a community celebration.
Drivers are asked to plan ahead and use alternate routes while traveling through downtown. The city also advises motorists to exercise extra caution during the closure period. No additional traffic control measures have been announced.
Organizers thanked the public for their patience as downtown prepares for the festivities. The closure notice was posted on the city’s official channel. Further details about the event’s programming have not been released.
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