Road Closures: Milpitas 4th Of July

MILPITAS, CA — The 4th of July is Wednesday and Milpitas will, once again, celebrate the nation's birthday by throwing a big bash including a pool party, concert and fireworks show. The pool party is free. Tickets to the concert and fireworks show are $3 each. Purchase them online or at the Barbara Lee Senior Center, Milpitas Sports Center or Milpitas Community Center.

The City of Milpitas festivities will take place at the Milpitas Sports Center, 1325 East Calaveras Blvd.

The gates to the concert and fireworks show will open at 6 p.m., and the event should conclude at approximately 10 p.m.

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According to Milpitas Police Sgt. Sean Heneghan, additional police officers will be on-duty to assist with the increased traffic on surrounding streets, but residents should be prepared for significant traffic delays that might extend to 11 p.m. in the neighborhoods surrounding the Sports Center.

Road closures

Intersections that will have road closures include:

1. Fanyon Street & Kennedy Drive
2. Lynn Avenue & Kennedy Drive
3. N. Temple Drive & Kennedy Drive

Traffic control measures

1. N. Park Victoria Drive between E. Calaveras Blvd. & Jacklin Road/Evans Road
2. N. Park Victoria Drive & E. Calaveras Blvd.
3. N. Park Victoria Drive & Kennedy Drive
4. N. Park Victoria Drive & Jacklin Road / Evans Road
5. E. Calaveras Blvd. & Calaveras Court

Residents who live near the festivities are urged to plan accordingly and develop alternate routes if necessary. Residents are also encouraged to keep pets indoors after sunset and until the fireworks show is over.

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