Garth Road closed to through traffic for Foxfield Spring Races Saturday

Garth Road will be closed to through traffic Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the Foxfield Spring Races.

The races begin at 9 a.m. Heavy traffic is expected through 5:30 p.m. in the area.

Through traffic between Barracks Farm Road and Free Union Road (near Hunt Country Store) will be closed.

Anyone not attending the event are asked to avoid the area.

The Albemarle County Police Department will have officers monitoring Garth Road to address issues such as intoxicated driving and unsafe driving behaviors.

Historic Foxfield Races spring event returns to Charlottesville April 29

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A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected].

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Garth Road closed to through traffic for Foxfield Spring Races Saturday

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