The International Route 66 Mother Road Festival is coming to Springfield this weekend and with it there will be plenty of road closures around town.
The City of Springfield Office of Public Works has announced those closures including, starting at noon on Friday, Sept. 26, 5th Street will be closed between Jefferson and Jackson Street, and 6th Street will be closed between American Legion Drive and Jefferson Street.
On Saturday, Sept. 27, starting at 6 a.m., 6th Street will be closed north of Cook Street for car registration, with the section between Cook Street and American Legion Dr reopening to traffic at 3 p.m. All roads will be open to traffic by Sunday evening, Sept. 28. Additional closures may will occur throughout the weekend as well.
