It wouldn’t be a major weekend in Austin without some downtown street closures.
Don’t worry, as KUT News has everything you need to know to navigate Austin this Memorial Day weekend.
Sunday: As a precursor to Memorial Day’s Capital of Texas Triathlon, organizers are hosting a Doggie Du Dash and Kids K fun run – meaning the following streets will be closed:
7 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
· Riverside Drive from Lamar Boulevard to South First St.
11:45 a.m. to 8 p.m.
· Riverside Drive from South First Street to Barton Springs Road
· Barton Springs Road from Riverside Drive to Congress Avenue
Later that evening, downtown will see a police escorted march in connection with the Harvey Milk Day Conference. Hours and information below:
7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
· Guadalupe Street from West 4th Street to Cesar Chavez Street
· Cesar Chavez Street from Guadalupe Street to Congress Avenue
· Congress Avenue from Cesar Chavez Street to 11th Street
Monday: With as many as 3,000 athletes competing in the Capital of Texas Triathlon on Memorial Day, it will be a busy day in downtown Austin. The following streets will be closed for the competition.
2 a.m. to 1 p.m.
· Cesar Chavez Street from MoPac Expressway (Loop 1) to Congress Avenue
· Cesar Chavez Street from Congress Avenue to Brazos Street
· Brazos Street from Cesar Chavez Street to East Fourth Street
· Congress Avenue from Riverside Drive to Cesar Chavez Road
· Congress Avenue from Cesar Chavez to 11th Street
· 11th Street from Colorado Street to San Jacinto Boulevard
· San Jacinto Boulevard from East 11th to 18th streets
· Riverside Drive from South First Street to Barton Springs Road
· Barton Springs Road from Riverside Drive to Congress Avenue
· Lee Barton Drive from Riverside Drive to Barton Springs Road
2 a.m. to 3 p.m.
· South First Street from Barton Springs Road to Cesar Chavez Street
· Riverside Drive from Lamar Boulevard to South First Street
Instead of cutting through downtown, the city suggests the alternate traffic routes: Mopac (Loop 1), Lamar Boulevard, Red River Street and Interstate-35 heading North/South; and Barton Springs Road, 15th Street, MLK Jr. Boulevard heading East/West.
You can read more on the city’s Special Events website.
