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Men's Hoop Fans Should Arrive Early for 7 p.m. Games

Jan. 31, 2006

COLLEGE PARK, Md. - COLLEGE PARK, Md. - Ticket-holders for the University of Maryland men's basketball games on Thursday, Feb. 2 and Tuesday, Feb. 7 are encouraged to arrive on campus early on those evenings to avoid traffic challenges, according to campus officials.

The Terrapins take on North Carolina on Feb. 2 and Virginia on Feb. 7 in ACC competition at Comcast Center. Tipoff time is scheduled for 7 p.m. for both games, and fans are encouraged to arrive early and familiarize themselves with alternate routes to and from campus in order to avoid heavy delays.

Traffic on campus is expected to be heavier than normal due to the game time's proximity to rush hour, incoming students attending evening classes, and students attending daytime classes exiting the campus.

Fans are invited to enjoy dinner at the Comcast Center concession stands, which will open at 5:30 p.m. on both Thursday, February 2 and Tuesday, February 7, and follow the directions below to best avoid congestion.

To avoid heavy traffic on Route 1, which severely delays fans entering or exiting campus, the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Department of Public Safety suggest using the following as much quicker and clearer routes to and from 495/I-95.

For fans entering the University through the Campus Main Gate - i.e. cars to lots 9B, 11B, PP*, RDG, Paint Branch Visitor's Lot:

  • Take the Kenilworth Ave. exit off 495/95 toward College Park/U of M.
  • Turn RIGHT onto Paint Branch Pkwy.
  • Follow Paint Branch Drive Pkwy. and proceed straight ACROSS Route 1 through the Main Gate onto Campus Drive.
  • Vehicles heading for lots 11B and Paint Branch Visitor lot - Make the first right-hand turn after the main gate.
  • Vehicles heading for lots 9B, PP*, and RDG - make the right at the traffic circle.

    For fans entering the University via 193 and Paint Branch Drive - i.e. cars to lots 4B, 4I, 4J, 9C and Terrapin Trail Garage:

  • Take the Kenilworth Ave. exit off 495/95 toward College Park/U of M.
  • Turn RIGHT onto Rte. 193 WEST.
  • Make a LEFT onto Paint Branch Drive.

    For fans utilizing the free parking in Lot 1 - to avoid heavy congestion on Route 1 and 193 East:

  • Take the New Hampshire Ave. exit 28B off 495/95 toward Takoma Park and travel 1/4 mile on New Hampshire.
  • Turn LEFT onto Adelphi and follow for approximately 2 miles.
  • Cross over Rt. 193 and get into the left-hand lane as soon as possible.
  • Make a LEFT onto Campus Drive.
  • Make a left into campus by Tawes Fine Arts Center.
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