T-minus 12 days and counting

[grumpy]

Are you ready for the fest. I aint... :banana:

[luvvinvinyl]

Quoted for truth:
Are you ready for the fest. I aint... :banana:

[wajobu]

Ready to help when I get there :banana:

[piece-it pete]

Whoo-hoo!

:banana:

Pete

[whell]

Are you ready for the fest. I aint... :banana:

Well, if there's anything I can do to lend a hand btw now and then, let me know. As we discussed, I only live about 5 minutes from the hotel, so take advantage of that if you need to.

[Strawman]

How is the construction going around there Mike?
http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080421/NEWS10/80421025/1012/news10

[whell]

How is the construction going around there Mike?
http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080421/NEWS10/80421025/1012/news10

It shouldn't be too bad when folks start arriving for the Fest if they come over on Saturday. The Friday night arrivals will need to be patient a bit with the pace of traffic through the construction area.

The good news is that the I-275 ramp closures shouldn't hamper folks coming in from the airport too much. I believe that the Northbound I-275 ramp to Eastbound 7 mile will remain open.

Folks coming in from the west or from the north off I-96 or I-696 can avoid the construction by exiting Southbound I-275 at 8 Mile Rd, then go east on 8 Mile to Victor Parkway (note, there's no traffic light at Victor Parkway and 8 Mile, you have to watch for the street to come up about 1/2 - 3/4 of a mile east of 8 Mile and I-275). Then go south or Victor Parkway to the Embassy Suites.

If you are coming in from the airport and have no patience for construction, you can skip the 7 Mile exit all together, go north a bit further to the 8 Mile exit, and turn right (east) on 8 mile. Follow the directions above to Victor Parkway, and then to the hotel.

[Drybasement]

Thanks for posting that Whell. Good information as I am coming in from the west. Looks like it's the 8 mile exit for me.

Cheers