[SOC] Construction during Hamvention 2008

[Bert H. Cook]

Bob Roske wrote:
> 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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           With this much interruption, why doesn't the ARRL  Plan to 
hold the convention somewhere else, or is this too short of notice at 
this time? Should not have optional planning been done earlier. Is there 
any other similar venue in the Dayton area?  Just a couple of 
questions.  Bert, K6CSL, #763