[South Florida DX Association] Dayton congestion

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May be useful to those going to Dayton this year
Norm  W4QN
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To:  Newsletter Editors, PIO's, and any other interested parties
From: Rob  Lunsford KB8UEY
Re: Construction during Hamvention 2008

March 16,  2008

For Immediate Release

Here it is mid March already and right  at 2 months till the Dayton
Hamvention. There is one small hitch this year,  road construction,
and lots of it. With that said, I am sending this notice  out in hopes
of reaching as many as possible in advance to try to minimize  the
problems we could all (staff, volunteers, attendees,  speakers,
everyone) face.

One of the main surface streets used by  attendees of Hamvention every
year is Needmore Road since it is almost a  straight shot from I-75
(exit 58) to Hara Arena. Unfortunately in the next  couple weeks a
rebuild project is set to begin on this roadway right in the  travel
path to Hara in which it will be down to one lane each way for no  less
than 100 working days.

The next problem we face in the way of  construction is at the north
end of the Downtown Dayton area (about the 53 to  56 mile markers on
I-75). In this area the Ohio Department of Transportation  has started
a multi-year multi-phase reconstruction of I-75 in which there  are
lane restrictions, bridge replacements, and various other  adjacent
projects.

Both of these projects are much overdue and will,  in the long run,
drastically improve travel in the area. Unfortunately for  now we are
faced with these projects in high volume areas that are already  prone
to trouble from even the slightest traffic issue. To assist  everyone
involved we are asking that those attending Hamvention please try  to
avoid these areas if possible. Our hope is that if we minimize  our
traffic in the area, and a problem does occur, we do not make it  worse
with our increased traffic flow.

Please use the below listed  alternatives if you need to go to the
satellite parking at the former Salem  Mall.

I-75 Southbound from Troy & Toledo, OH (points  North)

Exit 61 (I-70 Westbound), Richmond, IN)
Take Exit 61 west to  Exit 26 Hoke Rd. Turn left at the end of the
ramp. The next intersection is  SR 49 (Salem Ave.) Travel south on SR
49 (Salem Ave.) 4 miles to Salem Bend  Road. Turn left on Salem Bend
Road. Turn right on Wood Creek into the parking  lot. If you miss the
turn at Salem Bend Road, in 100 yards turn left on  Shiloh Springs and
turn left into the mall and drive to the rear of the mall  for
Hamvention® Parking.

I-75 Northbound From Cincinnati, OH (points  South)

Exit 52 US Route 35 West
Go west on US 35 approximately 5 ½  miles. US 35 will curve to the
right becoming Northbound and once it crossed  West Third Street
becomes SR 49. Continue North on SR 49. Follow to  intersection with
Salem Avenue and turn Right. When you make this turn you  need to move
to the left thru lane, as you will be turning left very shortly.  You
will come to a traffic light at Salem Bend Road. Turn left on  Salem
Bend Road. Turn right on Wood Creek into the parking lot. If you  miss
the turn at Salem Bend Road, in 100 yards turn left on Shiloh  Springs
and turn left into the mall and drive to the rear of the mall  for
Hamvention® Parking.

For vendors, handicap parking, and  individuals with credentials trying
to go to the Arena please follow the  below directions.

I-75 Southbound from Troy & Toledo, OH (points  North)
Exit 61 (I-70 Westbound), Richmond, IN)
Take Exit 61 west to Exit  29 North Main St. State Route 48). Turn left
at the end of the ramp. Follow  south about 5 miles to Shiloh Springs
Road and turn Right. Flea Market  Vendors and Handicap Parking enter
through Entrance 4 all others with  credentials use Entrance 1.

I-75 Northbound From Cincinnati, OH (points  South)
Exit 52 US Route 35 West
Go west on US 35 approximately 5 ½ miles.  US 35 will curve to the
right becoming Northbound and once it crossed West  Third Street
becomes SR 49. Continue North on SR 49. Follow to intersection  with
Turner Road and turn Right.

Flea Market & Handicap  Parking
Follow Turner Road to Philadelphia Road and turn left. Then follow  to
North Main Street (State Route 48) and turn left. Stay in the left
lane  and turn left on Shiloh Springs Road. Enter at Entrance 4.

Inside  Exhibitors & Others With Credentials (Not Flea Market)
You will come to a  traffic light at Wolf Road. Turn left on Wolf
Road. Wolf Road will dead end  into Shiloh Springs at Entrance 1. Go
straight across Shiloh Springs  here.

Individuals traveling on I-70 will not need to make any changes  from
years past due to this construction. For more information or if  you
have questions feel free to contact the Talk-In Chairman Rob  Lunsford
KB8UEY via email at talkin at hamvention.org. Also once in the  Dayton
area if you need assistance you can tune to 146.940- for  further
assistance.

Please pass this information on to anyone who may  need it.






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