Fredericksburg Tests Outdoor Dining Program To Help Businesses

FREDERICKSBURG, VA – Fredericksburg is conducting a pilot program to help local restaurants survive the impact of the coronavirus outbreak and stay-at-home order that caused a significant loss in business.

Parking spaces in front of five downtown restaurants have been closed to allow for expanded outdoor seating. On Caroline and Williams streets, the closed parking spaces have become pedestrian walkways. The sidewalk has been transformed to be used entirely for outdoor seating.

The pilot program includes expanded sidewalk seating at Vivify, Fahrenheit 132, Castiglia's, La Petite Auberge and Capital Ale House.

The city will monitor the success of the short-term pilot program, which is intended to be in place until restaurants are allowed to welcome more diners indoors. Free off-street parking is available downtown.

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