The Women’s March on New Jersey may bring thousands of participants to Morristown this Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. The event is scheduled for 11 am to 1 pm, starting at town hall (200 South St.) and concluding at the historic Morristown Green.
Town Administrator Jillian Barrick advises motorists to note these road closures:
- South Street from Hamilton Road to James Street from 8:45 am – noon (approx.)
- Kings Supermarket and Walgreen Pharmacy will be accessible via the Walgreens entrance only, as the other entrance/ exit will be CLOSED.
As the March travels west on South Street, the following roads will be closed from 11:15 am – 12:30 pm (approx.):
- Market Street
- Schuyler Place
- De Hart Street
- Pine Street (South/King Place)
- Miller Road (South/Miller Road)
- Madison Street
- Elm Street (South/Franklin Street)
Once the March reaches the Morristown Green, the following roads will remain closed until the conclusion of this event:
- Market Street
- South Park Place
- Westbound South Street from De Hart to South Park Place
The following parking meters will have restricted parking from 8:00 am – 1:00 pm (approx.)
- South Street (Madison to the Green)
- Market Street
- Bank Street
- Speedwell Avenue from North Park Place to Cattano Avenue (accommodate ADA parking)
- North Park Place
- South Park Place
- East Park Place
- West Park Place
As the March continues west on South Street the parking restrictions will be lifted.
Participants are encouraged to take mass transit to Morristown. Below is a map showing Morristown Parking Authority garages (depicted in red). Their locations:
- Dalton garage at Cattano Avenue
- DeHart Street garage
- Ann/Bank streets garage
Another parking garage is beneath Headquarters Plaza, at 3 Speedwell Ave. (behind the Green).