Traffic Changes Coming to Concord for Fourth of July Fireworks

CONCORD, NH - Traffic patterns on a number of streets around Memorial Field will be changed in order to accommodate Fourth of July revelers, according to Concord Police Chief Bradley Osgood.

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Changes will begin at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, July 4, 2016. Here's what you need to know:

• South Fruit Street will be limited to one-way traffic in a northerly direction, from Clinton Street to Pleasant Street.
• Redington Road will be one-way in an easterly direction, from Tuttle Street to South Fruit Street.
• Minot Street will be one-way in a northerly direction from Pleasant Street to School Street.
• There will be several other minor traffic pattern modifications in the area and on the grounds of the New Hampshire Hospital as well.

At the conclusion of the fireworks display, vehicles that have parked on the State Hospital grounds will be directed to exit easterly through the campus and onto Pleasant Street.

"Motorists attending the fireworks are asked to observe all posted traffic signs and parking restrictions in the area," Osgood said. "Parking in the Memorial Field Parking Lot will be restricted to handicapped parking only."

In order to minimize congestion, motorists not attending the fireworks are encouraged to use alternate routes during this period, he noted.

If it rains, the fireworks display will be held on July 5, and the same patterns will apply.

"The Concord Police Department wishes all a safe and enjoyable Independence Day," Osgood stated.