MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Division of Police would like to inform the community of the road closures and traffic delays expected on Saturday, Aug. 10, due to the “Shawshank Hustle” at the historic Ohio State Reformatory located at 100 Reformatory Road.
The southbound lane of Olivesburg Road/ State Route 545 will be temporarily closed between Reformatory Road and East Longview Avenue from 7:45 until 8:30 a.m. for the race start.
There will be temporary road closures during the event on East Longview Avenue, North Main Street, North Diamond Street, and cross streets between both roadways.
The exit ramp for State Route 545 from westbound U.S. 30 will be temporarily closed from 5:30 until 11 a.m. and the exit ramp for State Route 13/North Main Street/State Route 545 from eastbound U.S. 30 will be temporarily closed from 7:30 until 11 a.m. delays in the area surrounding the race route are expected to occur during this same time period.
The areas most impacted by delays are expected to be North Main Street/State Route 13 between Park Avenue West to Longview Avenue; North Diamond Street between Park Avenue East to North Main Street; Downtown traffic on Third Street, Fourth Street, Fifth Street, and Sixth Street. Olivesburg Road/ State Route 545 between East Longview Avenue and Reformatory Road.
It is recommended that local motorists take an alternate route to avoid the expected traffic congestion in these areas this Saturday.