ORLANDO, Fla. — Some roads in downtown Orlando are closed Friday morning to accommodate the thousands of fans headed to get their first look at the brand new Amway Center.
Division Avenue from Church Street to South Street closed Thursday night at 7:00pm. It will reopen Saturday night at 9:30pm.
Also, Church Street from Division Avenue to Hughey Avenue is also closed until Monday morning at 6:00am.
For those planning to attend Friday morning's ribbon cutting or Saturday's community open house, there will be free parking in nine lots.
Lynx will also be running buses to the Amway Center in four minute intervals.
A detailed map of the road closures and recommended routes is attached or visit cityoforlando.net
PARKING FOR OPENING EVENTS: Mayor Dyer's State of Downtown Address - Friday, October 1, 2010 Complimentary parking will be provided in the GEICO and West Church Street garages, on a first come, first serve basis. Additional parking is available throughout Downtown and a detailed map of locations is attached or visit cityoforlando.net.
Community Open House - Saturday, October 2, 2010 Complimentary parking is provided from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in City of Orlando owned garages and surface lots listed below. A detailed map of locations is attached or visit cityoforlando.net.
• 55 West Garage • Church Street Garage • GEICO Garage • Garland Avenue lot • Lot 9 (ADA lot under I-4) • Lot 10 (under I-4) • Central Blvd Garage • Jefferson Street Garage • Washington Street Garage
ENHANCED LYMMO SERVICE FOR OPENING EVENTS: LYMMO service, the free Downtown circulator, has been enhanced for the opening events, including additional buses providing service every four minutes on Friday, October 1 and Saturday, October 2. A detailed map of the LYMMO route and stops is attached or visit cityoforlando.net.
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