Drivers should expect some traffic back ups and delays as Algonquin Founders' Days gets underway this week in downtown Algonquin.
"Please be aware that all traffic through Algonquin will be delayed because of the Founders’ Days Festivities. When possible, drivers should seek alternate routes during this festival," according to an Algonquin Police Department press release. "Please park only in designated areas and do not block any drives or access roads."
Parade Detours
On Saturday, Routes 31 and 62 will be closed and traffic will be diverted starting at 10 a.m. for the Algonquin Founders' Day parade, according to an Algonquin Police Department press release.The parade will get underway at 11 a.m., starting at Eastgate Drive and Route 62, and will travel west on Route 62 over the Fox River before traveling south on Route 31. The parade will end at Madison Street.
Route 31 will also be closed at Edgewood Drive during the parade and traffic will be diverted onto a detour route. During the parade, traffic will be allowed onto northbound Route 31 at LaFox River, Division or Jayne other for the residents that live in that subdivision.
Fireworks Detour
Harrison Street will be closed from Route 62 to Edward Street from 5 to 11 p.m. No parking of vehicles will be allowed within this section of North Harrison on the day of the fireworks."This street closure allows for the preparation of the fireworks display and assures the safe passage of pedestrians before, during and after the display," according to the police department press release.
Fireworks Display: Major Changes
No one will be permitted to remain on the Fox River bridge on Route 62 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Sunday, July 27.
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The bridge will be kept open for the flow of pedestrian traffic to Riverfront Park before the fireworks. There will be no pedestrian crossing of Route 62 permitted at River Road before, during or after the fireworks. All pedestrian traffic must cross Route 62 at either Harrison Street or Eastgate Drive.
At the conclusion of the fireworks, all people wishing to cross the Fox River to go eastbound on Route 62 will be required to cross Route 62 at Harrison Street to the south side of Route 62 and then proceed eastbound.
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