Traffic will be affected
as thousands of people are expected to attend Shamrock the Block and the St.
Patrick’s Day Street Party this weekend.
Shamrock the Block (The
Boulevard):
NO PARKING zones will be
designated from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 11 for the following road
closures:
- North Boulevard between West Moore Street and West
Broad Street
- West Leigh Street and West Clay Street between North
Boulevard and Altamont Avenue
- West Marshall Street between North Boulevard and North
Sheppard Street and all adjoining alleyways
- Myers Street between West Broad and West Leigh Streets
- West Moore Street between North Sheppard Street and
North Boulevard
Siné Irish Pub’s St. Patrick’s Day Street Party
(Shockoe Bottom):
NO PARKING zones will be
designated as the 100 block of Virginia Street between East Cary and East Canal
Streets will be closed from noon on Friday, March 10 to 3 a.m. on Sunday, March
12. Motorists should expect traffic delays along East Main, East Cary and East
Canal, and South 14th Streets. (See map below).
Richmond Police will be
in both areas to ensure the safety of all in attendance of the events.
Residents are encouraged to avoid areas along these routes.
Maps will also be posted
on the Richmond Police
Department website.
Shamrock the Block
Siné Irish Pub’s St. Patrick’s Day Street Party
