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Road closures downtown Austin July 4th

Austin is gearing up for Juneteenth festivities with a major gathering at Auditorium Shores and the Long Center. Expect downtown disruptions and road closures as the community gears up to celebrate freedom and Black culture.

Published July 4, 2024 at 6:02am by Hannah Ortega

Austin celebrates Fourth of July with fireworks and road closures.

One of the biggest celebrations will take place at Auditorium Shores and the Long Center. The event, which features fireworks and the Austin Symphony Orchestra, begins at 4 p.m.

Statement from the City of Austin

Expect the following road closures for the event:

Stephen F. Austin Dr @ West Cesar Chavez, 7-10:30pm
West Cesar Chavez, Guadalupe to MoPac, 7-10:30pm
B.R. Reynolds Dr, West Cesar Chavez to Lamar Blvd, 7-10:30pm
Sandra A. Muraida Way, West Cesar Chavez to Lamar Blvd, 7-10:30pm
Local traffic only:
- West Ave, 2nd St to West Cesar Chavez, 7-10:30pm
- Nueces St, 2nd St to West Cesar Chavez, 7-10:30pm
- San Antonio St, 2nd St to West Cesar Chavez, 7-10:30pm
Guadalupe St, West 4th St to West Cesar Chavez, 7-10:30pm
South 1st St, West Cesar Chavez to Barton Springs Rd, 8-10:30pm
West Riverside Dr, Lee Barton Dr to South 1st St, 9am-10:30pm
Barton Springs Rd, S. Congress Ave to South 1st St, 8-10:30pm
Congress Ave, West Cesar Chavez to Riverside Dr, 8-10:30pm (CapMetro access only)
Local traffic only:
- Dawson Rd, Barton Springs Rd to Ramona St, 12-10:30pm
- South 5th St, Gibson St to Ramona St, 12-10:30pm
- Bouldin Ave, Gibson St to Barton Springs Rd, 12-10:30pm
- South 3rd St, Gibson St to Christopher St, 12-10:30pm
Eastbound Barton Springs Rd, S Lamar Blvd to South 1st St, 10-10:30pm (closed)

TxDOT predicts light traffic on major highways.