Men's Hoop Fans Should Arrive Early for 7 p.m. Games
1/31/2006 7:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
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:
For fans entering the University via 193 and Paint Branch Drive - i.e. cars to lots 4B, 4I, 4J, 9C and Terrapin Trail Garage:
For fans utilizing the free parking in Lot 1 - to avoid heavy congestion on Route 1 and 193 East:
