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Weekend Traffic Advisory: Streets Closed for Latin American Festival in Worcester

By Patrick Sargent | August 18, 2022
Last Updated: October 11, 2022

WORCESTER – Residents can expect traffic delays in downtown Worcester on Saturday with several streets closed for the 2022 Latin American Festival.

The Worcester Police Department will implement intermittent traffic control on Aug. 20 and is advising drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians to be considerate of others while traveling downtown.

Streets will be closed as early as 6 AM and will reopen as late as 10 PM.

The following streets will be closed to vehicular traffic during the following times:

• Front Street: Closed between Main and Commercial 6 AM- 10 PM
• Commercial Street: Closed between Mechanic/Mercantile and Front St 6 AM- 10 PM
• Front Street: Closed between Commercial and Church Approx. 11 AM-10 PM
• Franklin Street: Closed between Main and Salem 3 PM-10 PM
• Portland Street: Closed between Federal and Franklin 3 PM-10 PM
• Salem Street: Closed between Library to Franklin 3 PM-10 PM
• Main St: Chatham to Pleasant: Possible closure, but WRTA should plan as if Main St will be closed 5 PM-10 PM

The 30th annual Latin American Festival is organized by Centro, Inc. and thousands of people are expected on the Worcester Common for a day full of fun, food, and entertainment. For more information, click here.

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