MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Division of Police would like to inform the community of anticipated road closures and traffic delays on Saturday, Aug. 16 due to the “Shawshank Hustle” 5K race taking place at the historic Ohio State Reformatory, 100 Reformatory Road.
The southbound lane of Olivesburg Rd/ State Route 545 will be temporarily closed between Reformatory Rd and E. Longview Ave. from 7:45 until 8:30 a.m. for the race start.
There will be temporary road closures during the event on E. Longview Ave; N Main St, N Walnut St, N. Park St. and N. Diamond St. and cross streets between both roadways.
Park Avenue West between N. Main St and N. Walnut St will be down to one lane westbound. The exit ramp for S.R. 545 from westbound U.S. 30 will be temporarily closed from 5:30 until 11a.m. and the exit ramp for S.R. 13/ N. Main St/ S.R. 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 N. Main St./ SR 3 between Park Ave. West to Longview Ave.; N. Diamond St. between Park Ave. East to N. Main St.; Downtown traffic on 3rd St, 4th St, 5th St. and 6th St. Olivesburg Rd/ SR 545 between E. Longview Ave and Reformatory Rd.
“We kindly ask residents and visitors to plan ahead and allow for extra travel time, and consider alternate routes to avoid delays,” Police stated.
“Thank you for your cooperation and support in helping us ensure a safe and successful event for all involved.”