[SOC] Construction during Hamvention 2008

[Bob Roske]

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.