TRAFFIC INFORMATION FOR 2020 SHAMROCK 4MILER

Abingdon Police Department

                                               

For Immediate Release

Traffic Information FOr 2020 Shamrock 4miler

The Shamrock 4 Miler will be held Friday, March 13, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. in downtown Abingdon. This is a large event that originates, and ends, at the Abingdon Farmers Market on Remsburg Drive. The four-mile loop course, and one-mile walking loop, guide participants through downtown Abingdon primarily on Valley and Main Streets.

Motorists are advised to use caution when driving in downtown Abingdon on Friday night.  Be alert for police, fire, public works, volunteers, and participants in the roadways.

Due to race preparations, Remsburg Drive will be closed on Friday at 3 p.m. to allow for set up of the timer station and registration areas. Remsburg will remain closed until 11 p.m. Friday night.

Traffic will be slowed, delayed, and diverted to allow participants to safely complete the course.

Please expect to be delayed or detoured if you use the following streets:

Remsburg Drive        Cummings Street      Wall Street

Depot Square             West Main Street      Plumb Alley

Valley Street              College Street             Church Street

Oak Street                 Pecan Street               Court Street

Tanner Street            Whites Mill Road      Deadmore Street

Hutton Street             Cambridge Street     Rugby Terrace

Oxford Street            Henderson Court      Walden Road

Jefferson Circle         Boone Street              Thompson Drive

Park Street                Railroad Street         

Please remain alert for participants and obey instructions of the officers and officials providing traffic control.  DO NOT drive around, through, or move barricades. These are in place for the safety of the participants and visitors.