Street Use and Event Notice: February 12, 2019 - NBA All Star Update

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Date: February 12, 2019

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Events:


Vision Zero

Help eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries on Charlotte's streets. Use the Vision Zero interactive map to share your experiences while walking, biking, driving or taking transit in Charlotte.


Bank of America Stadium (Home of the Carolina Panthers):

Carolina Panthers

Stadium Events


Spectrum Center (Home of the Charlotte Hornets):

Charlotte Hornets

February 22: 7p vs Washington

February 23: 7p vs Brooklyn

February 25: 7p vs Golden State

February 27: 7p vs Houston

March 3: 1p vs Portland

March 6: 7p vs Miami 

Other Spectrum Center Events

February 24: Fleetwood Mac

February 26: WWE Smackdown


BB&T Ballpark (Home of the Charlotte Knights):

Charlotte Knights


Convention Center Events


Street, Lane and Median Closures

To view all active closures, please visit: charlottenc.gov/transportation/ streetclosings


Parking Restrictions

Street Use Calendar

Street Closings

Special Event Application


Additional CDOT Information

Follow CDOT on Twitter: @CharlotteDOT

Like CDOT on Facebook: @CLTtransportation 


ABC's of Scooter Safety

ABC's of Scooter Safety

Uptown Sidewalk Riding Restrictions

Sidewalk riding is allowed except in the area of Uptown bound by Church St., Stonewall St., College St. and 7th St. This restriction is for bikes, e-bikes and e-scooters. When riding on sidewalks, be visible, courteous and yield to pedestrians at all times.

Sidewalk Restrictions

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February 14 - 17: NBA All-Star 2019

The 68th annual NBA All-Star Game will take place at the Spectrum Center on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019. More than 150,000 fans are expected to descend upon Charlotte for a week of games and events. 

NBA All-Star events will begin Feb. 14, 2019, and continue through Feb. 17, 2019. 

Heavy pedestrian traffic is expected in Uptown. The following roads surrounding Spectrum Arena will be closed to public traffic beginning the night of Thursday, Feb. 14 (updated date): 

  • Caldwell Street and Brevard Street between 4th Street and 6th Street
  • East Trade Street and East 5th Street between College Street and North Davidson Street

It is recommended to avoid Independence Boulevard and the Bojangles' Coliseum area on Friday afternoon.

Additionally, parking around the AvidXchange Music Factory will be limited. 

Visit www.charlottenc.gov/nba for more information about the 2019 NBA All-Star Weekend.

NBA All-Star Road Closures

February 25 - March 2: CIAA Tournament

The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) basketball tournament is February 25 – March 2, 2019. Games on February 25, 26, and 27 will be at Bojangles' Coliseum, followed by the quarterfinals, semifinals and championship finals being held at Spectrum Center from February 28 to March 2. Events will be held throughout the tournament at the Charlotte Convention Center. Visit CIAA Tournament for more information. Heavy Uptown pedestrian and motorist traffic is expected.

Motorists are advised to be prepared for heavy traffic on Wednesday, February 27 for Education Day. Approximately 120 school buses will be transporting 4,000 young students and parking around the uptown area for Education Day activities. Children will be walking from and to buses and various venues, and traffic will be very heavy.