Be prepared for traffic pattern changes scheduled for Madison County for parades, 5K race and Millstone Festival in downtown Richmond
Temporary adjustments will be necessary for the weekend events happening in downtown Richmond on October 4, 5 and 6, 2024. The Richmond Police Department and Eastern Kentucky University Police will be assisting with traffic.
Thursday, Oct. 3 – Madison Central’s Homecoming Parade
Note: the sections below will be closed from 5:30 p.m. until approximately 9:00 p.m.
• North Second Street (a city route) from Madison Central High School to Moberly Avenue (a city route)
• Moberly Avenue from North Second Street to North Third Street (a city route)
• North Third Street from Moberly Avenue to West Irvine Street (a city route)
• West Irvine Street from North Third Street to Church Street (a city route)
• Church Street from West Irvine Street to Main Street/US 25X (MP 1.510)
• Main Street/US 25X (MP 1.510) from Lancaster Avenue/KY 52 (MP 1.780) to North Collins Street (a city route)
Friday, Oct. 4 – Baptist Health’s Neon 5K
Note: the sections below will be closed from 7:30 p.m. until approximately 9:00 p.m.
• Lancaster Avenue/KY 52 from Water Street (a city route) to Crabbe Street (a city route)
• Crabbe Street from Lancaster Avenue/KY 52 to University Drive (a city route)
• University Drive from the Daniel Boone Statue to Summit Street (a city route)
• Summit Street from University Drive to South Madison Avenue (a city route)
• South Madison Avenue from Summit Street to Water Street
• Water Street from South Madison Avenue to Lancaster Avenue/KY 52
*Water Street from South Third Street to South Madison Avenue will be closed from 5:00 p.m. until approximately 10:00 p.m.*
Saturday, Oct. 5 – Richmond’s Millstone Festival
Note: the sections below will be closed from 6:00 a.m. until approximately 10:00 p.m.
• Main Street/US 25X (MP 1.510) from Lancaster Avenue/KY 52 (MP 1.780) to North Collins Street (a city route)
• Third Street (a city route) from West Irvine Street (a city route) to Water Street (a city route)
• Second Street (a city route) from West Irvine Street to Water Street
• First Street (a city route) from West Irvine Street to Water Street
• Madison Avenue (a city route) from West Irvine Street to Water Street
• West Irvine Street from North Second Street to North First Street
Motorists should expect and plan for delays — heavy traffic is expected.
