Wilkes-Barre, PA September 2, 2026: Wilkes-Barre City Mayor George C. Brown has announced road closures and parking restrictions for Downtown Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, September 6th during the Wyoming Valley Run (https://www.thewyomingvalleyrun.com/). Race spectators are encouraged to arrive early to park in Downtown Wilkes-Barre Park & Locks, however, Park & Lock East and Park & Lock North will be inaccessible from 8 AM to 12 PM, during the race. All other motorists are encouraged to avoid the area.
Parking meters on the following streets will be bagged for “No Parking” during the race. The meters will be bagged on Saturday, September 5th, however ticketing will begin at 6 AM and towing will begin at 8 AM on Sunday, September 6th.
- Public Square (from South Main Street to North Main Street)
- South Main Street from Northampton Street to Public Square
- Union Street from North River Street to North Washington Street
- State Street from Union Street to East Market Street
The following streets will be closed to traffic between 8 AM and 12 PM:
- Market Street Bridge from Kingston to Wilkes-Barre
- North River Street from Market Street to Jackson Street
- Union Street from North River Street to North State Street
- North State Street from Union Street to East Market Street
- South Washington Street from Jackson Street to East Market Street
- North Main Street from Union Street to Public Square
- East Market Street from North Pennsylvania Ave to Public Square
- Public Square from South Main Street to West Market Street
Public Square will be open from West Market Street to South Main Street
Traffic will be rerouted as follows:
- Eastbound traffic from Market Street in Kingston will be rerouted southbound to South River Street in Wilkes-Barre.
- All northbound traffic from South Franklin Street will be rerouted east onto Public Square to access South Main Street and East Northampton Street.
- Southbound traffic from North River Street will be rerouted to Jackson Street to access North Street and North Pennsylvania Avenue.