PHOENIX — East Jefferson Street in downtown Phoenix will be closed for more than 24 hours this weekend as the Red Bull Showrun brings Formula 1 cars to the city.
The closure runs from 12:01 a.m. Saturday until 3 a.m. Sunday between Central Avenue and Fifth Street. Organizers expect the free event to draw about 30,000 spectators.
Residents along Jefferson Street will have alternate access via Washington Street, according to Visit Phoenix press release. Surrounding streets should expect heavy pedestrian traffic throughout the day, and lane restrictions will occur before and after the event during setup and breakdown…