MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Division of Police would like to inform the community of the road closures and traffic delays expected on Saturday, Aug. 15 due to the “Shawshank Hustle” which is being held at the historic Ohio State Reformatory located at 100 Reformatory Road.
The southbound lane of Olivesburg Rd/ State Route 545 will be temporarily closed between Reformatory Rd and E. Longview Ave. from 7:30 through 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 Walnut Street, North Park Street and North Diamond Street and cross streets between both roadways from 7:30 through 10:30 a.m.
The exit ramp for State Route 13/ North Main Street/State Route 545 from eastbound U.S. 30 will also 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 3rd Street, 4th Street, 5th Street and 6th 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 on this date.