Dec. 19—WILKES-BARRE TWP. — Prepare for a musical journey like no other this winter as Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s (TSO) spectacular annual holiday tradition returns to Wilkes-Barre this week — but the journey to get there could take a while.
Wilkes-Barre Township Police issued a traffic advisory ahead of the 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. shows.
A news release stated:
—Expect significant traffic congestion starting at approximately: 1 p.m. until 8 p.m. in the vicinity of the arena, including Highland Park Boulevard; Exit 168 of Interstate 81; Route 309; and Mundy Street around the Wyoming Valley Mall.
—All traffic for the Wyoming Valley Mall, Wilkes-Barre Township Commons, Arena Hub Plaza and surrounding areas are encouraged to use exit 170B on Interstate 81 between the hours of 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
—The Mohegan Sun Arena parking lot will open at 12:30 p.m. for the 2:30 p.m. TSO show. Event doors are scheduled to open at 1 p.m.
—For the 2:30 p.m. performance only, traffic exiting the arena onto Highland Park Boulevard at the main exit (marquee) and turning right toward Mundy Street will be forced into the mall parking lot or to turn left onto Mundy Street. The right turn lane to enter Mundy Street will be shut down for the egress until the lot is clear.
—The Mohegan Sun Arena parking lot will open at approximately 6:15 p.m. for the 7:30 p.m. show. Traffic coming to the 7:30 p.m. show is encouraged to not arrive in the vicinity of the arena until this time. Event doors are scheduled to open at or before 6:30 p.m..
—All traffic will exit the lot from the 2:30 p.m. show before opening the lot for the 7:30 p.m. show.
—Customers with VIP Parking or Reserved Parking are encouraged to use the left-hand lane when entering the parking lot…
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