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News Release
Traffic Alert: High Street SE Closed to Northbound Traffic Starting September 11th for the Salem Art Fair - 09/10/24

Salem, Ore. — The City of Salem is informing drivers who use High Street SE that the northbound lane will be closed beginning Wednesday, September 11, 2024, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. to allow access for vendors of the Salem Art Fair in Bush’s Pasture Park. The closure will continue Thursday, September 12, 2024, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and again on Sunday, September 15, 2024, from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.  

The Salem Art Fair is a three-day outdoor event from September 13 to 15. The event is open to the public and will be hosting one-of-a-kind artwork, musicians, performers, food, and drinks. Learn more about the Salem Art Fair at www.salemartfair.org.

Road Closure Details:

Location: High Street SE – Northbound Lane – from Miller Street SE to Bush Street SE

Date and Time: Wednesday, September 11, 2024, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday, September 12, 2024, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday, September 15, 2024, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Affected Areas: High Street SE starting at Miller Street SE will be available for Salem Art Fair Vendors only. Local access will be allowed for southbound traffic only.

Caution: Thru traffic should use Liberty Street SE to avoid event activities and delays.

The Road Closure Map provides up-to-date information on scheduled or emergency road closures in Salem.  To report issues, contact the City of Salem’s Public Works Dispatch Center at 503-588-6211 or service@cityofsalem.net.

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