Traffic Alert: Heavy traffic expected in Hillsville, Virginia for Memorial Day flea market

Travelers heading to the Hillsville Flea Market during Memorial Day weekend should be prepared for considerable traffic delays and an increase in pedestrians. The town’s popular event will be held Friday, May 22 through Monday, May 25. People not attending the flea market are encouraged to avoid the area altogether.

Thousands of visitors are expected to converge on a one-mile section of Route 58 Business in Hillsville. As a result, sidewalks will be crowded with pedestrians and bumper-to-bumper traffic will be moving at a crawl throughout the area.

Drivers should use extra caution, watch for police directing traffic and pay attention to electronic message boards in the area.

For the latest road conditions in Virginia, use VDOT’s 511 free mobile app or the 511 website which can help travelers plan their routes accordingly.

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