Milwaukee Police Department
Press Release

Downtown Street Closures During the NBA Finals

 

By - Jul 19th, 2021 07:48 pm

MILWAUKEE, WI – During the remainder of the NBA Finals, there will be several street closures and parking restrictions that will be enforced on the day of the game. The Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) recommends that anyone that is planning on attending the NBA Finals, watch parties at the Deer District or heading to the Downtown area, be aware of the delays that may be caused by traffic congestion, parking restrictions and street closures. MPD wishes the Milwaukee Bucks best of luck as they compete for the NBA Championship. Go Bucks!

The following streets will be closed as early as 12:00 p.m.:

  • W. McKinley Avenue from N. 6th Street to N. Dr. Martin Luther King Drive/ N. Old World Third Street.
  • W. State Street from N. 6th Street to N. Water Street.
  • N. Vel R. Phillips Avenue from W. Kilbourn Avenue to W. Vliet Street.
  • N. Old World Third Street from W. Kilbourn Avenue to W. McKinley Avenue.
  • N. Edison Street from W. State Street to E. Knapp Street.
  • N. Water Street from W. State Street to E. Knapp Street.
  • N. Market Street from W. Juneau Avenue to E. Knapp Street.
  • W. Highland Avenue from N. Vel R. Phillips Avenue to N. Market Street.
  • W. Juneau Avenue from N. 6th Street to N. Broadway.

No parking / tow away zones starting at 12:00 p.m.:  

  • W. State Street from N. 6th Street to N. Water Street.
  • W. Highland Avenue from N. Edison Street to N. Market Street.
  • W. Juneau Avenue from N. Old World Third Street to N. Broadway.
  • W. McKinley Avenue / E. Knapp Street from N. 6th Street to N. Broadway.
  • N. Edison Street from W. State Street to E. Knapp Street.
  • N. Water Street from W. State Street to E. Knapp Street.
  • N. Market Street from W. Knapp Street to W. Juneau Avenue.

These street closures are subject to change as there may be other street closures or parking restrictions made as circumstances change throughout the event.   

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.

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