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Street closures in place for Mardi Gras festivities
Shutdowns will occur on Saturday and Tuesday night
Updated: Friday, 08 Feb 2013, 9:33 PM CST
Published : Friday, 08 Feb 2013, 7:26 PM CST
AUSTIN (KXAN) - Street closures are planned for downtown on Saturday and Tuesday, surrounding Mardi Gras festivities. Most shutdowns will begin at 9 p.m. both days.
Sixth Street will be closed from I-35 west to Brazos Street each day from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following day.
Closures will also be in place for San Jacinto, Trinity, Neches, Red River and Sabine streets between 5th and 7th Street.
Neches Street between 6th and 7th Street will be closed starting at 5:30 p.m. both days.
Downtown exit ramps on I-35 will also be closed for the event. Other surrounding streets and service roads could be closed at the Austin Police Department’s discretion.
Check here for a map detailing which streets will be affected .
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