Road closures announced for commemoration event
A commemoration event will take place at the Vietnam War Veterans Monument on Saturday, March 29.
According to a community announcement, Walnut Street will close to traffic from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. between Antietam Street and Park Circle. West Baltimore Street will also close between South Prospect Street and South Walnut Street. Detour routes will be posted.
Emergency vehicles will not be able to pass through these streets during the closures but can respond to service calls.
For more information, contact the Department of Engineering at 301-739-8577 extension 125.
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