August 18th, 2016 by WCBC Radio

On Friday, August 19, 2016, between 8:00 and 9:30 a.m., America’s 911 Ride, sponsored by America’s 911 Foundation Incorporated will arrive in Cumberland. The America’s 911 Ride will enter Cumberland via the Narrows, Route 36, and continue south on Mechanic Street turning left onto Frederick Street. The riders will then travel Frederick Street until reaching Naves Crossroads. Once the riders reach this intersection, they will turn right onto Naves Crossroads and proceed towards I-68 east to Rocky Gap.

Traffic will be stopped temporarily on the main route and all intersecting routes to prevent other traffic from intermingling with the riders. These stoppages will occur between 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. in preparation of the riders’ arrival into Allegany County and Cumberland. Citizens who live and work in Cumberland should expect delays in traveling throughout parts of the city during the event.