16 MAR 2008 - 2249 CDT For those using cars at the 2008 Dayton Hamvention, will want to save this information for reference this year. - Dick Isely, W9GIG ======================================================================== 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@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. ========================================================================