road closures & parking

Road Closures		Parking Map

Please consider being green and carpool or take the bus to the Hyde Park Blast.  There is information on bus routes on Metro's web site. We are expecting record crowds throughout the day and parking is limited, please read the following information and download the maps so you don't get stuck!

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I know what the road closures and detours will be?

            - Please download the maps on this page.
            - There are specific closures and detours throughout the daylong event depending upon the time of day. 
              * Running event road closure - morning of the event
              * Daytime events after the run and before the Cycling race
              * Cycling event road closures
              * Block Party closures.
             - We advise you to review each map for specifics that may relate to your address or desired destination.

2. Are the roads closed all day?

            - No. Due to the different events and their respective times the road closures vary during the day. For more
               specifics see the detailed map of the road closures.
            - In general:
              * The square area between Michigan and Edwards will be closed all day to traffic
              * The running course has specifics closures that occur between 7 - 10 am
              * The cycling event has specific closures that occur between 4-10 p.m.

3. I live in Hyde Park. Will I be able to get to my house?

            - Special consideration is given to all road closures so the residents have some form of accessibility to their homes. 
            - Homes along the event courses may not have direct access.  These limitations are required to ensure safety for
               the participants.

4. I live near the event and plan on hosting a party

            - Please share the road closure information with your guests so they can plan accordingly.  They may want to car
               pool or plan on arriving early enough for any possible delays.

5. How will residents be handled when trying to get to their homes by car?

            - All through traffic will be directed around the area to minimize the congestion for residents and event participants.
            - Personnel will be stationed at strategic locations to answer questions and aide residents and participants with
               traffic related questions.

6. I just want to get to one of the stores in the Hyde Park Square Area?

            - Parking will be made available during normal business hours 11 - 4 the day of the event.
            - Representatives of the Hyde Park Business Association and the Blast will be located around the event at detours
               to direct answer questions regarding parking for customers and event participants.

7. Where do you expect all the participants and spectators to park?

            - Parking in and near the vent on side street will be difficult.   Participants and spectators are encouraged to park in
               areas east of the event near Withrow High School and walk to the event. Additional parking will be provided in
               the merchants lots on the south side of the business district as well as Hyde Park School. Residential areas to
               the north of the square and south of Wasson will have stationed volunteers and traffic control barriers.   Access
               will be restricted to residents in order to control through traffic congestion and parking bottlenecks on side
               streets.