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TOP STORY OF THE DAY - Brazil Route 40 Festival: Planning details released
As the 2023 Route 40 Festival draws near, the Brazil Police Department wants to inform the public about a few details they must know in advance.
A section of US 40 from State Road 59 intersection west to Depot Street is usually shut down for the event. This year, the road portion will close on Friday evening, September 15.
Assistant Police Chief Dennis Archer said members of Brazil Main Street are setting up early this year, so traffic will be rerouted starting at 6 p.m. Friday. According to Archer, all vehicles must be moved off the roadway to allow the various stages, food trucks, rides, and vendors time to set up. Police will be in the area to reroute traffic.
If not moved, a vehicle left parked along the street will risk being towed away.
Archer also said a portion of Washington Sreet will be closed down. Motorists should make plans to avoid the areas shut down for the event.
As it grows, the downtown festival provides visitors with live entertainment, a cruise-in, food trucks, more than 150 vendors, kids activities, and much more. With so much growth and the expected large crowd, the area will not be conducive for people to use any 4-wheelers, golf carts, ORVs, or ATVS.
Archer said those vehicles are usually prohibited from being used on the highway or city sidewalks by law or city ordinance. No vehicles will be allowed to cross over 40 during the event. Officers will be on duty the day of the event, and if these vehicles are located in the area, they will be asked to leave.
“The vehicles create a safety hazard in large crowds,” said Archer. “It’s a big event for our community; we want everyone to be safe.”
Route 40 Festival Saturday, September 16
11 a.m.-7 p.m.
