Fair road closures planned

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Beaumont police have announced road closures ahead of the Young Men’s Business League South Texas State Fair.

“Starting May 20 and continuing through May 30, the westbound I-10 exit to Major Drive will be closed to all traffic,” reads route instructions provided by YMBL. “Fairgoers from north of the city traveling west on I-10 are advised to take the Walden Road exit and veer right onto Walden Road, then proceed to Major Drive. At Major Drive, turn left and proceed to I-10. After crossing under I-10, turn left onto the service road and enter Gate 4, the main marquee entrance drive into Ford Park.

“Fairgoers from west of the city traveling east on I-10 are advised to take the Hwy 365 exit and turn right onto Hwy 365, then proceed to Hwy 124 and turn left on Hwy 124 toward Major Drive. Upon arriving at the flashing red light at Major Drive, turn left onto Major Drive continuing on Major Drive into Ford Park using Gate 2.

“Motorists coming into Beaumont on Hwy 96/Cardinal Drive from mid and south county

and points south in Beaumont should take the Hwy 124/Fannett Road exit and turn left onto Hwy 124/Fannett Road, proceed to Major Drive and turn right, then into Ford Park using Gate 2.

“Fairgoers coming from the west end of Beaumont should travel south on Major Drive, crossing under I-10. After crossing under I-10 turn left onto the service road and enter Ford Park using Gate 4, the main marquee entrance drive into Ford Park.”

Fair patrons will be able to park on the Ford Park grounds and are encouraged to carpool as much as possible. For more information visit ymbl.org.