Drivers in Newark should plan alternate routes this Friday evening as the annual Newark Nite celebration will require temporary street closures.
The event is scheduled for Friday, June 5, 2026, and will impact traffic along East Main Street. Authorities will shut down the roadway between South Chapel Street and South College Avenue starting at 3:00 p.m.
The street closure is expected to remain in effect until around 10:00 p.m. when the road will reopen to normal traffic flow.
Motorists are advised to use alternative routes during the closure period to avoid delays.
