Weekend events prompt road closures in, around downtown Raleigh
It could be more difficult to get around downtown Raleigh this weekend as roads close for several events.
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Closures for Artsplosure begin Friday at 6 a.m. for set-up for the large event. The festival runs Saturday and Sunday with an art market featuring 175 sellers, live music performances, free arts and crafts and one-of-a-kind art installations. Hundreds of people are expected to attend the festival, which is usually held in the spring. WRAL is a proud sponsor of Artsplosure.
The 23rd Annual Triangle Run/Walk for Autism will begin at Halifax Mall on Saturday at 9 a.m., closing some routes in the area. Oktoberfest begins Saturday at 2 p.m. at Dogwood on Glenwood Avenue with beer pong, games and live music.
On Hillsborough Street, a large crane will be delivered at 6 a.m. Friday for road work planned between North Dawson Street and South Harrington Street.
Digital signs will be up in downtown Raleigh warning drivers about the closures this weekend.
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