Heading to Richland This Weekend? Here’s What Will Be Closed

It’s a busy weekend in Richland, and that means road delays, detours, and closures that you’ll need to be aware of if you are headed that way.

Heading to Richland This Weekend? Here’s What Will Be Closed

We’ve got Cool Desert Nights and the Richland Regatta, which will be exciting for everyone and frustrating for some drivers as they try to navigate the roads this coming weekend.

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Before You Go: Major Closures Planned for Richland Events This Weekend

Here are the details on the road closures, delays, and detours as laid out by the City of Richland:

Friday, June 26

Temporary road closures will be in place from approximately 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to accommodate the Cool Desert Nights Cruise and Party in the Park at John Dam Plaza.

Affected roadways include:

• George Washington Way between Knight Street and Symons Street
• Swift Boulevard between George Washington Way and Jadwin Avenue
• Jadwin Avenue between Swift Boulevard and Knight Street
• Knight Street between Jadwin Avenue and George Washington Way

The cruise will begin in the Federal Building/City Hall parking lot and travel through downtown Richland and the Uptown area.

Additionally, a section of the Uptown Parking lot will be closed for the cruise from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., and a portion of Jadwin Avenue between Mansfield Street and Knight Street will remain closed until approximately 9:00 p.m. for the duration of the Party in the Park concert at John Dam Plaza.

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Saturday, June 27

George Washington Way will be closed from 4:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. between Symons Street and Williams Blvd. In addition, sections of the parking lot at the Uptown will be closed from 4:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. All vehicles remaining after 4:00 a.m. will be towed.

Lastly, the Columbia River racecourse area will be closed to recreational river traffic daily from approximately 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, June 27–28, 2026.

As you can see from the City of Richland, there are lots of detours, closures, and delays this coming weekend, so as you head out, be aware of these changes.