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West Palm Beach lists road closures and dock hours for upcoming Jan. events
Summary
The City of West Palm Beach posted street closures and dock-hour rules tied to several January events, including Clematis by Night, Green Market dates, the Susan G. Komen More Than Pink Walk and the Norton Gala.
Jerry Marsolo, host of the City Center podcast for the City of West Palm Beach Communications Department, listed a series of street closures and dock-hour notices tied to upcoming events in the city.
City officials said the Clematis by Night event will close portions of downtown on Thursday, Jan. 23. The city listed North and South Clematis streets between Narcissus Avenue and Flagler Drive, Lantana Avenue between Banyan Boulevard and North Clematis Street, and Narcissus Avenue between Drama Works Alley and North Clematis Street as closed from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The podcast also listed CityPlace closures for weekend periods: Friday, Jan. 17, through Sunday, Jan. 19, and again Friday, Jan. 24, through Sunday, Jan. 26. Rosemary Avenue between Okeechobee Boulevard and Ihabisis Street is expected to be closed for the West Palm Beach Green Market on Saturday, Jan. 18, and Saturday, Jan. 25; the city said the 100 block of North and South Clematis streets, Narcissus Avenue between Banyan Boulevard and DeTura Street, Lantana Avenue between Banyan Boulevard and North Clematis Street, and the 200 block of Clematis Street will be closed from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Green Market dates.
The West Palm Beach Antique Flea and Craft Market was listed for Jan. 18 and Jan. 25 with closures affecting Clematis Street; the transcript referenced a closure described as the “304 100 block of Clematis Street” from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m. (as transcribed).
The Norton Gala, scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 1, will affect downtown streets from noon to 11:30 p.m.; the city listed Chadbourne Court between South Olive Avenue and South Flagler Drive, South Olive Avenue between Chadbourne Court and Cranes Nest Way, Arkona Court between South Olive Avenue and South Flagler Drive, and Cranes Nest Way between South Olive Avenue and South Dixie Highway as affected.
For the Susan G. Komen More Than Pink Walk on Saturday, Jan. 25, the city listed Flagler Drive between Datura Street and Lakeview Avenue closed from 6 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., and Flagler Drive between Lakeview Avenue and Barcelona Roads closed from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
The podcast also summarized dock and ramp hours for city parks and facilities: Currie Park docks and ramps (at 24100 North Flagler Drive) are open daily from sunrise to sunset; Lake Mangonia Park boat ramps (2957 North Australian Avenue) open daily sunrise to sunset; Clematis Street docks (South Clematis Street and South Flagler Drive) and the Fern Street dock (Fern Street and South Flagler Drive) are open daily from 5 a.m. until midnight. The city said no overnight dockage is allowed for boats, dinghies or kayaks.
The episode noted there are additional short- and long-term closures beyond those listed and directed listeners to the City of West Palm Beach news section at wpb.org for the full listing.
The City Center podcast is produced by the City of West Palm Beach Communications Department; Marsolo closed the segment by noting the city posts the full schedule on its website.
