HARTFORD, Conn. -- In preparation for the enormous crowds anticipated at 28th annual Riverfest and Independence Day celebration slated for July 5 at 4 p.m., the following traffic advisory is being issued by Hartford Police to ensure public safety and maintain proper traffic flow for the event.

Street Closure: Reserve Road will be closed beginning at noon. This is the only street closure. Access will be provided to the Regional Farmer's Market.

Parking: The Hartford Police Department encourages the public to utilize municipal and private garages and public and private surface parking lots.

Shuttle: Shuttle buses will run from the parking lot across from Dillon Stadium on Huyshope Avenue and travel a loop between Charter Oak Landing and the Mortensen Riverfront Plaza. Buses begin running at 3:30 p.m. Click here for complete schedule of events and shuttle information.

Handicapped Parking: Handicapped parking will be available on Grove Street, from Columbus Boulevard to Prospect Street; Kinsley Street, both sides from Market to Columbus boulevards; Prospect Street, both sides, where placarded, from Central Row to Athenaeum Square; Central Row, both sides, where placarded.

No Parking: Parking meters will be bagged, and no parking will be enforced starting at 8 a.m. on Columbus Boulevard, from Morgan to Arch streets; State Street, north side, from Market Street to Columbus Boulevard; Reserve Road, both sides, from Van Dyke to Maxim roads, including under the bridge; Wawarme Avenue, from Curcombe Street -- east side -- to Reserve Road -- both sides; Van Dyke Avenue, both sides, from Wawarme Avenue to Masseek Street.

"The Hartford Police Department shall provide a highly visible police presence to ensure public safety and the safe movement of pedestrian and vehicular traffic throughout the city before, during and after the event,” said police Chief Daryl Roberts. “We want everyone to experience a safe and joyous Independence Day celebration.”