Due to the overwhelming support for the Lock 9 Park Summer Concert Series and other community events, the City of Piqua will be closing a section of downtown streets during events for the remainder of the summer and fall season.
The temporary closures will aid in the safety of event attendees and ease traffic flow during peak use times. The street closures and through-traffic adjustments include:
- East Water Street from North Main Street to Spring Street
- Spring Street from East Water Street to East High Street
- Spring Street southbound from East Ash Street to East High Street
Motorists should remain alert when traveling in these areas. Note that entrances to local businesses and parking lots will remain open in the affected areas. East Water Street will remain open to the public parking lot entrance at the corner of North Main Street and East Water Street.
The street closures and detours will be in effect during the following dates and times:
- 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, August 1, 2025 — Feudin Hillbillys concert
- 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, August 8, 2025 — Alex Miller concert
- 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, August 15, 2025 — 5 Band concert
- 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, August 22, 2025 — ReFlektion concert
- 5 to 11 p.m. Saturday, August 23, 2025 — Pink Droyd concert
- 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, September 5, 2025 — Zack Attach concert
- 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, September 12, 2025 — Phil Dirt & The Dozers concert
- 5 to 11 p.m. Saturday, September 13, 2025 — The Ultimate Doors w/ Kashmir concert
- 11 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. Saturday, September 20, 2025 — Rock Piqua Food Truck + Music Festival
- Time to be determined Saturday, November 1, 2025 — Ohio State University football game watch party
The designated U.S. Route 36 detours include West Ash Street to North College Street through Piqua and Garnsey Street to Cromes Drive for truck traffic from northbound County Road 25A. Residents are asked to observe the posted no parking signs along the detour routes that will allow for increased visibility and safety at intersections.
For a complete listing of City of Piqua street closures, visit https://piqua.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/522d89bf231849938801bcad7309cb5c.
For a full schedule of events at Lock 9 Park, visit piquaoh.gov/lock9.