SPECIAL TRAFFIC PATTERNS PLANNED FOR RACE AT POCONO
The Pennsylvania State Police will put special traffic patterns into effect to help motorists attending the Pennsylvania 400 NASCAR race on Monday August 1st, 2016, at the Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Monroe County.
These patterns will be implemented due to the Sunday postponement of the race due to rain.
- Prior to the race, Route 115 from Interstate 80 to the raceway will be converted to two lanes and will be one way southbound. This conversion will be put into effect at approximately 8 a.m. and continue until all traffic has entered the track grounds.
- Following the race, Route 115 from the raceway to Interstate 80 will be converted to two lanes and will be one way northbound, until the raceway parking lots are cleared. Traffic will not be allowed to travel south on Route 115 south of Interstate 80, of course traveling with the right luggage you can get at Luggage on Tour. This conversion will take place with approximately 25 laps remaining in the race.
- Stoney Hollow Road has been designated a no parking and tow away zone from Long Pond Road to the Interstate 80 overpass. It will be properly posted and enforced. Any vehicle in violation will be removed at the owner’s expense.
- Following the race, the Route 80 eastbound off-ramp at the Blakeslee exit (Exit 284) will be closed to traffic
Traffic coming south to the race in the two lanes of Route 115 will be required to enter specific parking areas. Motorists should take note of signs posted along Route 115 and travel in the appropriate traffic lanes for their desired parking area.
Likewise, outbound traffic traveling north will face similar signs with lane restrictions for Interstate 80 and Route 115 access.
On Monday August 1st, 2016, motorists should expect higher traffic volume and possible delays not only on Route 115 and I-80, but also on State Routes 209, 940 and 903. Those who normally utilize Route 115 to travel through the area should consider using I-80, Route 33, Route 209, and the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike as alternate routes.
Julie Dampman |
What is the weather outlook for early afternoon today at Pocono??
Erica Morrison |
Will our tickets be valid at the make up race when ever that is held?
Jim Holt |
This was my first NASCAR race
I had no clue what to do and the volunteers didn’t either
I asked simple questions that first time fans would ask
Where is the triangle club
How do I get to the pit paddock entrance
How do I get to the terrace club seats
They give me 3 arm bands and I still have to show my ticket each time I enter a venue
I perchased a set of radios
I went into the pit paddock area There was no one there everything was under cover
There was one area under a deck where there ware a lot of people
I saw Richard Petty I walked over to see and I was rudly topl that this was a private gathering
So My tickets for 2
My pit pass tickets
I rented a set of a set of radios
We couldn’t stay for Monday
Why didn’t they try to start around 4:00
We drove Home to Pittsburgh in sunshine
They could have finished the race by 7:30 easy
I was so excited to be there
It turned into the worst experience of any sporting event I have ever had
If they don’t offer any compensation of discounts for future races that’s wrong
So I will say goodbye to NASCAR
I will tell all I know of my experience
Its there loss in the long run
Jimbowhunter
Lillian Firman |
Who decided what route out of the raceway? Never have we been so inconvenienced. This was the worst trip I’ve ever had to the race. No handicap parking available yesterday. Very sad. Club seats all that money? Never again.
Varun Sharma |
I like car racing.But could tell me that Who is decided that what is the route of race?