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Elm Street, Greensborough, Closed Friday Nights And Saturdays Until Sept. 5

To allow restaurants to temporarily expand seating in the right-of-way

Post Date:08/12/2020 9:15 AM

In May, the City Council approved the issuing of special permits to allow restaurants to temporarily expand seating in the right-of-way. To allow restaurants and retail businesses to operate in the public right-of-way while providing ample space for pedestrians to maintain social distancing, South Elm Street, from Market Street to Lewis Street, will be closed from 4 pm, Fridays to 10 pm, Saturdays, August 14 to September 5.

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Downtown visitors are reminded that they should practice the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ “three Ws” when they leave home:

  • Wear a cloth to cover your nose and mouth.
  • Wait six-feet apart and avoid close contact with people who don’t live in your household.
  • Wash your hand often with soap and water or use hand sanitizer.

For more information, visit the Downtown Greensboro Inc. website.

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