Road closures and parking restrictions for AMGEN begin Friday May 18

City encourages residents and visitors to plan ahead

The City of Sacramento encourages motorists to plan ahead for this year’s AMGEN Tour of California bicycle race, Saturday, May 19, featuring the world’s most elite bicycle racing teams.

Multiple events are also scheduled for Saturday, May 19 including Sacramento State 2018 commencement at the Golden 1 Center, Sacramento Broadway Series at the Community Center Theater, a volleyball tournament at the Convention Center and McGeorge School of Law graduation at Memorial Auditorium. To help residents and event attendees plan ahead, please see the following schedule of road impacts.

Road closures begins Afternoon, Friday, May 18 at 9 a.m. through Saturday, May 19 at 11:59 p.m.**

·       L Street from 9^th to 19^h streets

·       Capitol Mall from 3^rd to 10^th

·       N Street from 7^th to 15^th

·       Q Street from 14^th to 19^th Street

·       18^th Street from L to Q

·       10^th Street from J to P streets

·       11th street from N to P streets (on-street parking restricted)

·       12^th Street from N to O Streets (on-street parking restricted

·       15^th street from J to R

Plan ahead when traveling to downtown.

·       If you choose to drive, remember to reserve your spot in a City Garage or Certified Partner Garage at www.sacpark.org.

·       Consider taking public Transit. ZipPass is Regional Transit’s mobile fare app, making it easy to pre-purchase bus and light rail fare directly from your smart phone. (free download)

·       Take uber or Lyft.

·       Take advantage of May is Bike month and ride your bike.

**Several road closures are not in effect until 4 a.m. on Saturday morning (May 19).