Braidwood, IL – Drivers in Braidwood should plan ahead for a short road closure Friday afternoon as Main Street (Route 113) shuts down for a community Halloween celebration.
According to the Braidwood Police Department, the closure will run from 1:30 p.m. to approximately 2:20 p.m. on Friday, October 31, 2024, weather permitting. The affected section spans School Street to Center Street in front of Reed-Custer Elementary School, where students will participate in the annual Halloween costume parade.
Officers from Braidwood Police and the Emergency Services and Disaster Agency (E.S.D.A.) will manage traffic control and safety along the parade route. Officials encourage motorists to use alternate routes during the closure period to avoid congestion.
The parade, a long-standing local tradition, gives students a chance to show off creative costumes while families and community members gather to watch from sidewalks. Should rain or severe weather occur, the event may be adjusted or canceled.
Motorists traveling through downtown Braidwood are urged to plan accordingly and allow extra travel time during the early afternoon.
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