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Spring is almost here, and you can already feel the momentum building downtown. Warmer weather, fuller sidewalks, and a wave of new visitors are on the way as events, festivals, and conferences start filling the calendar. It’s shaping up to be a lively season, and we’re excited to help you stay connected and prepared for everything happening in the heart of Roanoke.
Save the Date: We’ll be hosting our next Retail & Restaurant Meeting on April 8 with two session options—8:30 AM or 3:30 PM. A link and additional details will be shared soon.
For safety updates or questions, Sgt. D. L. Meyer with the Roanoke City Police Department has asked us to share his work cell: 540‑314‑3526.
-Brittany Smith, Director of Marketing and Communication
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A FRIENDLY REMINDER FROM OUR FRIENDS AT RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL SOLUTIONS
Downtown will be buzzing with energy as the Freedom First St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Shamrock Festival returns on March 14 from 10:00 am-5:00 pm and we’re excited to welcome thousands of visitors into the district for a full day of celebration.
ADDITIONAL ST. PATRICKS DAY EVENTS
 | Solid Waste Reminder An influx of traffic means an influx of trash! Please remember to dispose of your trash and recycling appropriately. If a trash compactor is full, please use the next closest one. |
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Upcoming Downtown Construction
& Detour Information
The City of Roanoke and Roanoke Stormwater have shared a quick update on upcoming infrastructure work that may affect access and deliveries in parts of downtown.
The 1st Street project: Due weather delays & constraints around St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, the city has moved the start date to March 16th. This will push the project end date to around the end of May. At this time, the traffic control plan is to work within sidewalks & parking areas to allow thru traffic. Road closures should be limited.
The Kirk Avenue stormwater project (between Jefferson and Market) is anticipated to begin in early April at the soonest. As part of this work, a temporary loading zone will be marked on Kirk Avenue on the east side of Market Street SE, near Ladles & Linens. This signage and marking will be handled by the contractor as outlined in the traffic control plan.
Questions? Please contact Elizabeth Paden at [email protected]
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