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Fremont Street Closure and Temporary Traffic Changes

November 13, 2026

Beginning the week of November 15, Fremont Street will close to through traffic for up to three weeks while crews complete work at the Washington and Fremont intersection and install new pavement connecting the Walnut Street parking lot to the future pedestrian walkway south of The Orpheum.

Temporary Traffic and Parking Changes

During the closure, the south half of Fremont Street will temporarily accommodate two-way traffic. See the map below for updated driving routes.

Please do not park on either side of Fremont Street during this period. This includes designated loading zones. Keeping both sides of the street clear is essential to maintaining two-way traffic.

The Walnut Street parking lot will remain accessible from both Fremont Street and Walnut Street.

The City has coordinated with delivery companies and garbage services to communicate the temporary changes. Although a barricade will be placed on Fremont Street just north of the parking lot entrance, garbage trucks will still be permitted to travel farther north when necessary.

A map showing the northern half of Fremont Street closed along with Washington Avenue between Fremont Street and North Walnut Street. Motorists may continue to access the Walnut Street parking lot from Fremont and drive in both directions, but they should

The northern half of Fremont Street and Washington Avenue between Fremont Street and North Walnut Street will be closed. Motorists may travel in both directions on Fremont Street to access the Walnut Street parking lot during this time, but parking on Fremont Street will not be permitted.

What Happens After Fremont Reopens?

Once the work is complete, Fremont Street will return to one-way northbound traffic, and motorists will be able to turn east (right) onto Washington Street.

We appreciate your patience as crews complete these improvements and create a new pedestrian connection between the Walnut Street parking lot and the Downtown Plaza.

If you have questions or concerns about deliveries, garbage collection, or access during the closure, please contact the project team so we can work with you on accommodations.