UDOT Cautions Aggie Football Fans Heading to Friday's USU-BYU Game

Due to construction on the I-15 CORE project in the Provo area, Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) advises fans that there will most likely be significant traffic delays of up to two hours in and around Provo in advance of the Utah State-BYU game Friday, Sept. 30. For this reason, UDOT is strongly advising USU alumni and fans who plan to attend the game in Provo of the need to arrive well before game time in order to circumvent these expected delays due to this construction.

For people planning the trip, UDOT recommends using the 800 North Exit (Exit 272) in Orem, and taking 800 North (SR-52) east to University Boulevard, and then going south on University Boulevard (US-189) directly to LaVell Edwards Stadium. This is a much better option than attempting to use the traditional route of 1200 South and the University Parkway past the University Mall to LaVell Edwards Stadium, or Center Street into downtown Provo before turning left and heading north on University Boulevard.

UDOT encourages fans that the earlier they arrive in Provo, the less congested and harried their travel will be. Those alumni and fans who delay their departure from Cache Valley to any later than 2 p.m., may not be able to reach LaVell Edwards Stadium in time for the start of the game due to construction-caused traffic delays.

Information about this event is available to alumni and fans online and click on the Planned Special Event Alerts link on the left side. There, they will be able to receive information that will be posted about traveling to the USU-BYU game and choke points in their travel and how to avoid them. Travels can also receive travel and construction information at the UDOT website and click on the `Know Where Know Why' tab at the top right corner of the page and when the page opens, click the minature construction barrel closest to the area of concern and travel information will pop up that will help them avoid potential trouble spots.

If fans have any questions, contact the I-15 CORE Project Team at through its website, e-mail i15core@utah.gov, or telephone 1-888-415-2673.

Utah State faces in-state rival Brigham Young Friday, Sept. 30, in a nationally televised game on ESPN beginning at 6 p.m.

The Aggies return home to host Wyoming Saturday, Oct. 8, at 6 p.m. at Merlin Olsen Field at Romney Stadium.

To purchase tickets, or for more Aggie Athletics ticket information, fans can contact the USU Ticket Office at 1-888-USTATE-1 or 435-797-0305, in person at the USU Ticket Office inside the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum, or on-line 24 hours a day at www.utahstateaggies.com by clicking on the "tickets" button.

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