Cumberland Traffic Disruptions: Major Events Impact City Routes

Cumberland City Announces Traffic Pattern Changes for Saturday Sports Events

Cumberland residents and visitors should prepare for significant traffic alterations this Saturday as the city accommodates two major sporting events - the Great Allegany Run and the Preview of Champions band competition.

The disruptions, which mirror the growing trend of major sporting events impacting local communities, will affect several key routes throughout the day.

Great Allegany Run Route Details

The main race will commence at 8 a.m. near the Masonic Building in Mount Savage, following a route that includes:

Westbound shoulder of State Route 36
U.S. Route 40 through the Narrows
Queen City Drive
Harrison Street
South Centre Street finish line near downtown mall

The event, which showcases community engagement similar to other high-profile public gatherings, includes a separate 5K race starting on Harrison Street.

Traffic Impact and Safety Measures

To ensure participant safety and maintain order, authorities have implemented several restrictions:

Temporary traffic halts along race routes and intersecting roads
Route 40 outbound closure from 8-11 a.m.
Greenway Avenue closure from 3 p.m. (Warwick to Brookfield Avenue)

The implementation of these traffic measures reflects growing concerns about public safety and civil liberties during large-scale events.

Preview of Champions Event Details

The Allegany Band Boosters' Preview of Champions will take place at Greenway Avenue Stadium between 3 and 10 p.m., with specific access modifications including:

Restricted turns on Brookfield Avenue
Cecil Street closure at Ridgewood Avenue
Designated handicapped parking on Greenway Avenue