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Traffic changes in Wilkes-Barre for Fine Arts Fiesta

Drivers will deal with detours this weekend as the popular festival fills Public Square.

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — This weekend's Fine Arts Fiesta will affect drivers in that part of Luzerne County.

The traffic pattern around Public Square in Wilkes-Barre will change throughout the event.

Traffic on the square will be restricted starting on the morning of Wednesday, May 15, and will end on the morning of Monday, May 20.

Here is the traffic pattern for the duration of the 2024 Fine Arts Fiesta:

  • West Market Street closed off at South Franklin Street
  • Public Square, West Market Street to South Main Street, closed to traffic
  • From South Main Street, traffic onto Public Square will exit from the Square onto either East Market Street or North Main Street
  • From East Market Street, traffic onto Public Square will exit from the Square onto North Main Street
  • From North Main Street, no access around Public Square
  • All traffic will be directed across Butler Lane (alley by the former Martz terminal) to South Washington Street

TRAVEL ADVISORY 2024 Fine Arts Fiesta Public Square, Wilkes-Barre Traffic Pattern Change: May 15-20, 2024 Event: May...

Posted by Wilkes-Barre City Government on Tuesday, May 14, 2024

The Fine Arts Fiesta is the oldest all-inclusive arts festival in Pennsylvania, now in its 68th year.

The festival, held each year in May, features diverse representations of all the visual and performing arts.

Find out more on the Fine Arts Fiesta Facebook page.

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