The Greatest Challenge: When tornadoes roared through our community December 11, 2021, the loss of lives and destruction of property created the greatest challenge our community has faced in modern time. This is our story of resiliency through the eyes of your City employees and other community leaders. Read Our Story

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Traffic Impacts

Below are recent announcements surrounding current and upcoming traffic impacts for Bowling Green, Kentucky:

Traffic Impact Alert for BG FiestaVal

Traffic Impact Alert for BG FiestaVal

Sep 14, 2023

Summary: A portion of Clay Street near West 12th Avenue will be closed for pedestrian safety for this weekend's BG Fiestaval at 1200 Clay Street. The closure will be in effect beginning Friday morning, September 15 at 7 am and reopening nightly at 10:30 p.m.

Traffic Impact Downtown for Walk to End Alzheimer's Sept. 9

Traffic Impact Downtown for Walk to End Alzheimer's Sept. 9

Sep 7, 2023

Summary: The 2023 Walk to End Alzheimer's will have traffic impacts downtown Saturday morning, Sept. 9 between 9:45 to 10:45 a.m., predominantly between BG Ballpark and Fountain Square.

Traffic Impact Alert for Labor Day Run for Sight 5K

Traffic Impact Alert for Labor Day Run for Sight 5K

Aug 31, 2023

Summary: The Labor Day Run for Sight 5K, 2K and Bubble Run will have traffic impacts in the area of Covington Woods Park on Monday, September 4 between 7 and 11 a.m.. Exercise caution and patience if traveling streets in the vicinity.

Traffic Impact for Bowling Green Sprint Triathlon on Sunday, Aug. 20

Traffic Impact for Bowling Green Sprint Triathlon on Sunday, Aug. 20

Aug 18, 2023

Summary: Drivers should use caution and share the road in the vicinity of Preston Miller Park, Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Glen Lily Road, Barren River Road, and Morgantown Road for the Bowling Green Sprint Triathlon on Sunday morning, August. 20.

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