PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Two community events this Saturday will require road closures from noon to 4 within the downtown area. 

 

Robbins Avenue will be closed from Columbus Avenue to Southern Avenue for the annual Soap Box Derby hosted by Westside Legends. Rain date for this event is Sunday, Aug. 18.

 

Tyler Street will be closed from Burbank Street to Glenwood Avenue for a backpack giveaway and Back to School Block Party hosted by the Berkshire Dream Center.

 

Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes during this timeframe and follow the designated detours.