6th Street Closed To Traffic On Halloween: Austin Police

AUSTIN, TX — Given expected crowds celebrating Halloween, police said 6th Street will be closed to traffic on Thursday.

"The Austin Police Department wants to ensure a safe evening for those celebrating Halloween on Sixth Street," police said in a prepared statement. To that aim, the popular entertainment corridor will be closed to vehicular traffic on Oct. 31 from Brazos Street to the west frontage of Interstate 35. Cross streets will be closed between 5th and 7th streets.

Police said closures should be completed by 6 p.m. and towing of vehicles parked on 6th Street and cross streets (Brazos, San Jacinto, Trinity, Neches, Red River and Sabine) will begin at 6 p.m. Owners of vehicles towed during this time should locate their vehicle using Auto Return’s website (www.autoreturn.com), and have their license plate or Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) available.

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The IH-35 southbound 8th – 3rd Street exit and the IH-35 northbound 6th Street exit may also be closed. Additional IH-35 exit ramps may be closed depending on the amount of vehicle and pedestrian traffic in the 6th Street area. Closures will be dictated by crowd size to ensure pedestrian safety, police said.

APD reminds citizens planning to be on 6th Street:

• No illegal weapons of any type will be allowed. Anyone with illegal items will be subject to arrest and the property is subject to seizure.
• Open containers of alcohol are prohibited.
• Glass containers are prohibited.
• Don’t drink and drive. APD will be conducting a NO REFUSAL initiative.