Captain Jason Berry
Government and Media Relations
(360) 596-4010 – office
(360) 596-4015 – fax
http://www.wsp.wa.gov
*** For Immediate Release***
Date:
July 18, 2011
Contact:
Lieutenant Roger Wilbur
Phone:
(509) 734-7029
E-mail:
Roger.Wilbur@wsp.wa.gov
Water Follies 2011 Pedestrian Safety
The main entrance to Columbia Park on westbound SR 240 will be closed from 4:00 p.m. through 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 30th and Sunday, July 31th, 2011. This is the same closure the Washington State Patrol (WSP) and the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) have conducted in previous years during Water Follies. The closure of the entrance ramp is to ensure a safe and expeditious exit of vehicles from the Water Follies events during peak traffic times, and to ensure the safety of pedestrians in the area.
Vehicles will not be allowed to stop on the shoulders of SR 240 for the purpose of dropping off or picking up spectators, or viewing the races or air shows. Ben-Franklin Transit will have shuttle buses available to transport spectators to and from the event to various pick-up locations for a minimal fee. For additional information regarding transit drop-off and pick-up points, the public is asked to contact Ben-Franklin Transit. Please refer to their web site for additional information (bft.org/news/special-events.html).