Avoid these roads if you’re going to Downtown Orlando this weekend

Orlando, Fla. — Between two major sporting events, a popular concert and a brand new college campus, there are plenty of reasons to avoid frolicking in Downtown Orlando this weekend.

That is, unless, you’re privy to these road closures.

Here's the roads to avoid, according to the City of Orlando's website:

The following roads will close on or before Friday, August 23, and remain closed throughout the weekend: 

• Hughey Avenue from Amelia Street to Livingston Street
• Two (2) easternmost lanes closed from June 16 to September 1
• No detour necessary as the road will remain partially open
• Hughey Avenue from Livingston Street to Washington Street
• Easternmost lane closed from June 16 to September 1
• No detour necessary as the road will remain partially open
• Church Street from Tampa Avenue to Rio Grande Avenue
• Road closed from August 15 to September 1
• Recommended Detours: The city recommends using Colonial Drive or LB McLeod Road as alternative routes for east/west travel.
• Michigan Street from Westmoreland Drive to Division Avenue
• Road closed from 10 p.m. on August 23 to 6 a.m. on August 26
• Recommended Detours: The city recommends using Kaley Street as an alternative route for east/west travel.

The following roads will close on Friday, August 23, for the Orlando City soccer game at Exploria Stadium: 

• Church Street from Glenn Lane to Terry Avenue
• 3:30 to 11 p.m.
• Church Street from Terry Avenue to Garland Avenue
• 7 to 11 p.m.
• Central Boulevard from Terry Avenue to Westmoreland Drive
• 7 to 11 p.m.

Recommended Detours: The city recommends using Westmoreland Drive as an alternative route for north/south travel and Washington Street for east/west travel.

The following roads will close on Saturday, August 24, for the Gators vs. Hurricanes football game at Camping World Stadium: 

• Church Street from Rio Grande Avenue to Orange Blossom Trail
• 7 to 12 a.m.
• South Street from Rio Grande Avenue to Norton Avenue
• 7 to 12 a.m.
• Colyer Street from Rio Grande Avenue to Nashville Avenue
• 7 to 12 a.m.
• Rio Grande Avenue from Church Street to Anderson Street
• 7 to 12 a.m.

Recommended Detours: The city recommends using John Young Parkway or Westmoreland Drive as alternative routes for north/south travel and Colonial Drive or LB McLeod Road for east/west travel.

The following roads will close on Saturday, August 24, for the Backstreet Boys concert at the Amway Center: 

• Church Street from Division Avenue to Garland Avenue
• 4 p.m. to 12 a.m.
• Division Avenue from Central Boulevard to Anderson Street
• 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.

Recommended Detours: The city recommends using Terry Avenue as an alternative route for north/south travel and Washington Street for east/west travel. Additional options include Hughey Avenue for southbound only travel only, Garland Avenue for northbound only travel and Anderson Street for eastbound only travel.