Traffic alert: What you need to know if you’re heading to downtown Orlando this weekend

ORLANDO, Fla. — If you’re planning on heading into downtown Orlando this weekend, check to make sure your usual roads will be open.

There are four large events taking place that will cause road closures throughout downtown.

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Those events include:

• IMMERSE 2021 – Oct. 15-17
• Synapse Orlando – Oct. 15
• Viva Orlando – Oct. 16
• iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina – Oct. 16

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The city is urging event attendees to plan their routes and parking ahead of time and to give themselves enough time to anticipate any unforeseen delays. Or check out alternate forms of transportation, such as LYMMO, scooter and bike sharing, to help get you where you want to go.

Click here for more information on parking, a road closure map, and event listings.

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