One of Two U.S. Open Lots Temporarily Closed

The USGA is temporarily closing one of its two general spectator parking lots used for the U.S. Open,

The Rose Tree Park (RED Lot) in Media is closed to general spectators until further notice, reads a press release from Monday afternoon.

The lot remained closed on Tuesday.

The first day of the championship tournament experienced near-constant rain. Read what people were writing about it on Twitter.

All U.S. Open spectators should utilize the PPL Park (BLUE Lot) in Chester, where complimentary shuttle buses will transport spectators to and from Merion Golf Club and will run continuously from 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. each day, according to the USGA.

Increasing Public Transit Burden

Spectators are also encouraged to use one of the two transportation options provided by SEPTA, using the Regional Rail and the Norristown High Speed Line as described below, according to USGA:

• Regional Rail: Take the Paoli/Thorndale Regional Rail Line to the Rosemont Station. Customers using other SEPTA Regional Rail Lines can transfer to the Paoli Line at the 30th Street, Suburban or Market East Stations. Complimentary shuttle bus transportation to and from Rosemont Station and Merion Golf Club will be provided and should take approximately 10 minutes, depending upon traffic. Spectators requiring an accessible station should take the Paoli/Thorndale Line to Radnor Station.
• Norristown High Speed Line: Take the Norristown High Speed Line (NHSL) to the Ardmore Avenue Station. Customers can connect to the NHSL at the 69th Street Transportation Center in Upper Darby, Pa., or the Norristown Transportation Center in Norristown, Pa. The Ardmore Avenue Station is within walking distance of a championship admission gate.

“We are committed to providing all attendees of the U.S. Open Championship with safe and efficient travel options to and from our national championship,” said Reg Jones, senior director of U.S. Open operations for the USGA.

“Despite the weather circumstances, there are plenty of convenient public transportation options to get U.S. Open fans to and from the championship so you can leave the car at home.”

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