APD Announces Sixth Street Halloween Safety Plans, Street Closures

The Austin Police Department wants to ensure a safe evening for those celebrating Halloween on Sixth Street. 
 
Due to expected large crowds on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019, Sixth Street will be closed to vehicular traffic from Brazos Street to the West Frontage of IH-35. Cross streets will be closed between Fifth and Seventh streets.

Closures should be completed by 6 p.m. and towing of vehicles parked on Sixth Street and cross streets (Brazos, San Jacinto, Trinity, Neches, Red River and Sabine) will begin at 6 p.m.

Owners of vehicles towed during this time should locate their vehicle using Auto Return’s website (www.autoreturn.com) and have their license plate or Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) available.

The IH-35 southbound 8th – 3rd Street exit and the IH-35 northbound 6th Street exit may also be closed. Additional IH-35 exit ramps may be closed depending on the amount of vehicle and pedestrian traffic in the 6th Street area. Closures will be dictated by crowd size to ensure pedestrian safety.
                 
APD reminds citizens planning to be on Sixth Street that: 

• No illegal weapons of any type will be allowed. Anyone with illegal items will be subject to arrest and the property is subject to seizure.
• Open containers of alcohol are prohibited on Sixth Street
• Glass containers are prohibited on Sixth Street
• Don’t drink and drive. APD will be conducting a NO REFUSAL initiative.