Event set for 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 3
ORLANDO, Fla. – As the eagerly anticipated U.S. Olympic Team Trials approaches on Saturday, the City of Orlando, in collaboration with event partners, is diligently preparing for the downtown event.
The city says it hopes to spread crucial details about potential transportation disruptions affecting traffic patterns, pedestrian flow, detours, and parking arrangements for both attendees and non-attendees.
[EXCLUSIVE: Become a News 6 Insider (it’s FREE) | PINIT! Share your photos]
“In our planning efforts, our main goal was to try to ensure these impacts are as minimal as possible,” Jim Young, Orlando manager of special events, said at a news conference earlier this month. “Additionally, we will be present and on the ground during the event to monitor it and make any needed adjustments.”
2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials (City of Orlando)To facilitate a seamless experience, here are the transportation impacts leading up to the event.
Road closures
For the 2.2-mile race loop, roadways will be fully closed from 5 a.m. until 12 p.m. on Saturday, February 3 (City of Orlando)For the 2.2-mile race loop, road closures will be in effect from 5 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3.
The 8-mile race loop will lead to road closures from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the same day.
408 exit and entrance closures:
State Road 408 will remain open, but all downtown exits and entrances from Lake Underhill Road to Orange Avenue will be closed from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Feb. 3.
Specific closures for eastbound and westbound exits and entrances are detailed, with suggested detour routes.
Pedestrian access:
Spectator and pedestrian crossing map (City of Orlando)Pedestrian crossings along the race course will be open until 9 a.m., after which access will be limited to specific crossings.
Post-race, pedestrian crossings are expected to reopen at approximately 2 p.m., following runner clearance.
Parking alternatives:
Due to potential vehicle access limitations, residents or businesses may need to relocate vehicles outside of road closures if access is required during event hours.
The city and event partners have established a dedicated website, email, and hotline to provide location-specific information and address questions related to transportation plans.
For comprehensive information on road closures, pedestrian access, and more, click here.
Get today’s headlines in minutes with Your Florida Daily:
Copyright 2024 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.
About the Author:
Landon McReynolds
Landon joined News 6 in 2017. He grew up in Southern Illinois and graduated from Southern Illinois University with a bachelors degree in TV and digital media. When he is not at work you can catch him at one of Orlando's theme parks or the beach. Before working at News 6 he worked for stations in Miami and Fort Myers.
English (United States) ·