Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – Downtown commuters will need to find alternate routes this Friday as the City of Jonesboro shuts down portions of Main Street for the Grain & Gather Block Party.
According to the city, the 200 and 300 blocks of Main Street, spanning from Washington Avenue to Cate Avenue, will be closed to all traffic from 8 a.m. until midnight.
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The closures will make way for the Grain & Gather Block Party, a free community event hosted by Arkansas Rice. The event will run from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
City officials are urging motorists to plan alternate routes in advance and to exercise caution when driving near the downtown area throughout the day.
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