Road Closures And Traffic Changes For Sunday Road Race In Dover

(Dover, NH) - Roads will be closed and traffic changes will be in place for the annual Reds Shoe Barn Road Race in Dover Sunday.

The event begins at 10 a.m. on Sunday, April 10, 2016 in front of Dover City Hall.

It includes a 5-mile timed run and a 2.4-mile untimed walking course.
Both courses end at Henry Law Park.

The following street closures will be in effect between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. on Sunday:

• Henry Law Avenue from Washington to Hanson streets
• Washington Street, east of Main Street
• River Street

Between 9:45 and 10:15 a.m., Central Avenue will be closed in both directions from Silver Street to Washington Street to accommodate the start of the race. Additional brief closures or traffic delays will be in effect on Court Street, Middle Road, Back Road and Henry Law Avenue, between 10 and 11:30 a.m.

Parking restrictions will be in effect on Sunday between 6 a.m. and 12 p.m. on Henry Law Avenue from Washington to River streets. Event participants may park on River Street, in the Library and McConnell Center lot, the Orchard Street municipal parking garage, or any other downtown municipal lot.

Questions about traffic implications may be directed to Dover Police Sgt. Marn Speidel at (603) 742-4646.