Police detail traffic patterns and road closures during Lights on the River

The Historic Owego Marketplace will be hosting the annual Lights on the River event in downtown Owego on Friday, Dec. 7, from 4 to 8 p.m. 

Visitors and residents should be aware that Lake Street and Front Street, between Church Street and Court Street will be closed. The closings are in effect beginning at 3 p.m. and until 9 p.m. No on-street parking will be allowed in the area. 

All vehicles must be removed from Lake Street and Front Street by 2 p.m.

Fireworks are scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. from Draper Park. The Court Street Bridge, Park Street and Front Street from Church Street to Academy Street will be closed from 7:30 p.m. until the conclusion of the fireworks and officials clear the area. 

Persons should seek alternate routes to avoid delays.