EAST LANSING, Mich. - Unless they're driving floats, motorists may want to know how to get around the Michigan State University Homecoming Parade.
The following traffic advisory will help motorists avoid traffic backups or find a parking spot during the Michigan State University Homecoming "Champions 2000" Parade, Friday, Oct. 13, at 6:00 p.m.
Grand River Avenue will be closed Friday, Oct. 13, from 5:45 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. between Abbott Road and Bogue Street.
Abbott Road between Burcham and Whitehills will be closed Friday, Oct. 13 at 4:00 p.m.
All other road closings and detours are in effect Friday, Oct. 13, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.
DOWNTOWN EAST LANSING ROAD CLOSINGS
EASTBOUND TRAFFIC
- Michigan Avenue eastbound at Harrison Road.
- Michigan Avenue eastbound at Delta Street.
- Grand River Avenue eastbound at Harrison Road.
- · Grand River Avenue eastbound at Delta Street.
WESTBOUND TRAFFIC
- Grand River Avenue westbound at Hagadorn Road.
- Grand River Avenue westbound at Bogue Street.
GENERAL ROAD CLOSINGS INFORMATION
- All roads southbound off of Albert Avenue between Kedzie Street and Abbott Road will be closed.
- The north and southbound lanes of Abbott Road from Grand River Avenue to Whitehills.
- All roads leading to Abbott Road including Library Road, Burcham Road, Centerlawn and Northlawn.
- All roads on MSU's campus leading north to Grand River Avenue will be closed.
- The southbound lanes of Bogue Street to Shaw Lane will be closed during the parade.
RECOMMENDED TRAFFIC DETOURS
The following detours will help motorists avoid traffic delays related to the parade. Motorists are advised to avoid using Grand River Avenue.
WESTBOUND GRAND RIVER AVENUE TRAFFIC WILL BE DETOURED TO:
- Hagadorn Road northbound to Saginaw Street.
OR
- Hagadorn Road southbound to Mt. Hope Road.
EASTBOUND MICHIGAN AVENUE TRAFFIC WILL BE DETOURED TO:
- Harrison Road northbound to Saginaw Street.
OR
- Harrison Road southbound to Mt. Hope Road.
EASTBOUND GRAND RIVER AVENUE TRAFFIC WILL BE DETOURED TO:
- Harrison Road northbound to Saginaw Street.
OR
- Harrison Road southbound to Mt. Hope Road.
- Traffic traveling east or west can avoid Grand River Avenue by taking Mt. Hope Road, Saginaw Street, Lake Lansing Road or I-96.
PARKING RECOMMENDATIONS
- Division Street Parking Garage.
- Jacobson's Parking Garage.
- Grove Street Parking Ramp.