With so much going on in Downtown Phoenix this weekend the events are bound to affect traffic. Here’s a quick rundown on what motorists can expect, along with some helpful alternative routes:
The Monster Energy AMA Supercross takes place at Chase Field this weekend. The following streets will be closed at 9 a.m. on Friday, January 14 through Sunday, January 16 at 6 a.m.:
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Jefferson St. – closed between 3rd and 7th streets. Drivers will be directed southbound on 3rd Street to Lincoln.Helpful Tip:* This closure may effect your Friday afternoon commute! To avoid this closure altogether, try to stay west of Central Avenue (see below for Central closure). Take 1st Avenue south to Lincoln, or take 3rd Avenue north to Van Buren to continue eastbound travel.
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4th St. – closed between Jefferson and Jackson streets.
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Jackson St. - closed between 7th and 9th streets.
P.F. Chang’s Rock N’ Roll Marathon, Expo and Concert
Also taking place downtown this weekend is P.F. Chang’s Rock-n-Roll Marathon Arizona Health & Fitness Expo at the Convention Center, and concert at CityScape. Expect 20,000 – 40,000 attendees throughout the day on Friday and Saturday. The following restriction is necessary to set the stage for the Friday night concert:
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Central Ave. - closed between Jefferson and Washington streets from 9:30 a.m. on Friday, January 14 through 6 a.m. on Saturday, January 15. Drivers will be directed to take Jefferson to 2nd Street.Helpful Tip:* If you are traveling on Jefferson, you can avoid this closure altogether by using 3rd Avenue to travel northbound.
The Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative March takes place on Monday, January 17. The March begins at 15th and Washington streets at 9 a.m. Participants will walk westbound on Washington to 5th Street and head north on 5th Street to Hance Park. Police will be on-site to manage traffic control during this event. Streets will be restricted only as participants approach and pass by.
For the latest information on event activity, parking, closures and traffic
contact the Ambassadors at 602-495-1500 or text “ASK” to 25866.
Well, my fellow Downtown Pioneers, we have our victory at long last! The community we’ve cared for and lovingly nurtured with scraped and bleeding hands has finally come to life. Its energy is palpable, heavy in your hand. You can breathe it in like fresh herbs or your favorite corner restaurant. And we can laugh in the faces of the naysayers as they now scramble for a plot in our beautiful urban garden.
Rock N Roll Marathon Weekend at CityScape
Wednesday, January 11th, 2012You don’t have to run 26.2 miles to enjoy this weekend’s PF Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon in Downtown Phoenix.
It all starts Friday at 10 a.m. with the opening of the Arizona Health & Fitness Expo, which runs all day Friday and Saturday at Phoenix Convention Center.
For two days, over 60 exhibitors will offer free samples, showcase the latest in running gear, sports apparel, health and nutritional information, and much more.
Pick up some last-minute race essentials before race day and be sure to visit the Brooks Official Merchandise Store. All runners must visit the expo to pick up their race number, swag bag and t-shirt.
Friday evening CityScape is hosting a pre-race party featuring live music from headliner Fitz & the Tantrums and guests Jeordie & The Mixology Project.
Gates open at 5 p.m. with Jeordie & The Mixology going on at 5:30 and Fitz & The Tantrums performing around 7:15 p.m.
Chloe’s Corner (coming soon to the space formerly occupied by Oakville Grocery) will be on hand to help runners carb load and beer will be available for purchase on the plaza. Tickets are $19, or $13.10 when you use promo code RUNNER. Buy your concert tickets here.
On Sunday the marathon starts from CityScape at 7:30.
There is a lot of activity happening in Downtown Phoenix this holiday weekend. Here’s a rundown of various street closures:
Supercross Fan Fest
9 a.m. Friday Jan. 13 until 6 a.m. Sunday Jan. 15
Jefferson from 3rd Street east to the entrance/exit of the Plaza East Garage
4th Street from Jefferson south to the entrance/exit of the Jefferson Streeet
5th Street from Jefferson north to the entrance/exit to the docks behind Phoenix Convention Center South
PF Chang’s Rock n’ Roll Marathon
9 a.m. Friday Jan. 13 until Midnight Friday Jan. 13
Central from Washington to Jefferson
Sunday Jan. 15
Washington from 2nd Street to 1st Avenue 4 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Washington from 1st Avenue to 7th Avenue 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Central from Washington to Jefferson 6 a.m. to Noon
MLK Day
9 a.m. Monday Jan. 16
Rolling Closures for the Dr. Martin Luther King Day March will be as follows:
Begins at Pilgrims Rest Church
15th Street and Washington, west on Washington
North at 5th Street where the group will proceed to Moreland
West to 3rd Street
Tags: AMA Supercross, Chloe's Corner, CityScape, Fitz & the Tantrums, Holiday Street Closures, Martin Luther King Day, Rock 'n' Roll Marathon
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