PRESS RELEASE
For more information, contact:
Chief Anthony J. Facos
(802) 223-3445
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 9, 2107
TRAFFIC DELAYS and ROAD CLOSURES
Governor’s Corporate Cup
On Thursday May 11, 2017, traffic in the vicinity of the State House, Bailey Avenue, Memorial Drive, Taylor Street, and Elm Street out to Pearl Street will be impacted by the Governor’s Corporate Cup 5K road race. The race itself will begin promptly at 6:00 PM with the start/finish line located on State Street, in front of the State House.
The following streets will be directly affected:
State Street (between Taylor Street and Bailey Avenue) will be closed from 5:30 PM until approximately 7:15 PM. State Street will then be closed temporarily at Elm Street once the race is underway
Bailey Avenue will experience a short closure at the beginning of the race. Traffic will then be reduced to two lanes with cones and markings
Memorial Drive will have one west bound lane closed from Taylor Street to Bailey Avenue
Taylor Street will be closed once the race begins
Gov. Davis Avenue will be closed once the race begins
Elm Street will be closed from State Street to Spring Street once the race begins, police will direct traffic for motorists from Spring Street to Pearl Street
Court Street will be closed once the race begins
Winter Street, Summer Street, Pearl Street, Spring Street, and Baldwin Street will be impacted by the running route
Montpelier Police expect more than 4,500 participants for this event. Police ask that motorists use extra caution and follow directions from law enforcement officers while driving near the above described course. If possible, it is advisable to avoid travel in this area from 5:30 PM until 7:15 PM.