Downtown Roads Closed for American Idol Frenzy

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- The American Idol frenzy has taken over downtown Jacksonville. This morning (Aug. 13) the downtown roads were jam-packed with Idol hopefuls, even before 5 a.m.

It was bumper to bumper for anyone trying to get through the downtown roads during the very early commute. The sidewalks were filled with people walking after parking several blocks away.

But traffic on most of the downtown roads is now back to normal.

Even so, police are keeping three roads near the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena closed until after the auditions.

A. Philip Randolph is closed in front of the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena.

E. Duval Street is closed from Palmetto Street to N. Georgia Street.

N. Georgia Street is closed in front of the Jacksonville Municipal Stadium.

Sgt. Leonard Propper with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office says the road closures will likely be lifted around 4 p.m. on Wednesday.