7/29/16
by News Department on 07/29/16Event to close streets in the city...
Pottsville police said that due to the annual City Cycle 17 bike race on Saturday, several streets will be temporarily closed in Pottsville.
Beginning at 8 a.m., Laurel Boulevard will be closed from 12th to 16th streets until approximately 9:30 a.m. for the children’s events. Following the end of these races, Laurel Boulevard will be re-opened for westbound traffic to D.H.H. Lengel Middle School lower entrance.
Then, about 9 a.m., the following roadways will be closed until the conclusion of the race: York Farm Road between 16th Street and Maple Avenue; Eastwood Lane; Maple Avenue from York Farm Road to Fourth Street; Edgewood Road; Woodglen Road between Edgewood Road and Westwood Road; First Avenue between 18th Street and Providence Place; 18th Street between First Avenue and Elk Avenue; Elk Avenue between 16th and 18th streets; and 16th Street between Elk Avenue and Mount Hope Avenue.
All roadways will reopen immediately following the conclusion of the race, which is expected to be no later than 11:30 a.m.
