Moore County Connect Newsletter #223 6/05/24

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In Today’s Issue…

🌤 Moore County NC Weather

📰 Detailed Parking and Transit Plan for U.S. Open

📰 Utilize Facebook for information

📰 Who will be playing next week in the US Open?

📰 US Open Fan Guide Link

🤝 Local Business Partners

📅 Local Events

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Detailed Parking and Transit Plan for 124th U.S. Open

The United States Golf Association (USGA) has partnered with the N.C. State Highway Patrol, N.C. Department of Transportation, Village of Pinehurst Police Department, and other local and state agencies to implement a comprehensive parking and transportation plan for the 124th U.S. Open Championship. Important information for local residents is included.

Event Parking and Routes

Fans traveling by car should follow event signs to the nearest fan parking areas, with complimentary parking available at the Red Lot (North) and Blue Lot (South).

• Northbound Fans:

  • US-1 southbound: Exit onto US 15/501 South in Sanford, then follow signs to the Red Lot.

  • Interstate 73-74/U.S. 220 southbound: Exit onto N.C. 211 East, then follow signs to the Red Lot.

• Westbound Fans:

  • N.C. 24-27 eastbound: Proceed to Interstate 73-74 South, then follow signs to the Red Lot.

• Southbound Fans:

  • US-1 northbound: Follow signs to the Blue Lot.

• Interstate 95 Fans:

  • Take Exit 31 in St. Pauls for N.C. 20 West, then follow signs to the Blue Lot.

• Westbound Fans (U.S. 74 East Bypass):

  • Proceed to U.S. 1 North, then follow signs to the Blue Lot.

The Ride Share and Passenger Drop-Off area will be located off Midland Road near the Pinehurst traffic circle, limited to vehicles no larger than 15 passengers. Parking within the Village of Pinehurst will be monitored and strictly enforced, with no championship parking for fans.

Large groups arriving by private coach buses or vehicles with 16-plus passengers will be directed to the Red Lot or Blue Lot, where U.S. Open shuttles will transport them to and from the championship grounds.

Accessible parking will be available for vehicles with HD/DP license plates or placards at all parking locations. Fans requiring lift-equipped transportation should contact the USGA Championship Office ahead of the event for specific instructions.

Road Restrictions

Certain roads will be closed and restricted to championship-only vehicles with proper permits or placards:

• Morganton Road (N.C. 5 to Monticello Drive): Closed June 9-16, 24 hours/day.

• Muster Branch Road at Midland Road: Closed June 9-16, 24 hours/day.

• Pine Tree Road at N.C. 5: Closed June 10-16.

• Village Green Road and Palmetto Road (south side of Midland Road): Closed June 9-16, 24 hours/day.

Message to Local Residents & Businesses

Residents and businesses are advised to expect delays during peak times (7-11 a.m. and 3:30-7:30 p.m.) and avoid key routes:

• U.S. 1 and U.S. 15-501 / N.C. 211 intersections

• U.S. 15-501 and N.C. 73 intersection

• U.S. 1 and Morganton Road interchange

Heavy shuttle traffic is anticipated along:

• Midland Road between N.C. 5 and the Pinehurst traffic circle

• N.C. 5 between N.C. 211 and U.S. 1 / U.S. 15-501

• Morganton Road between Monticello Drive and U.S. 15-501

For more information on the 2024 U.S. Open Championship and transportation updates, visit usopen.com. (Source: Village of Pinehurst Facebook Page)

Utilize Facebook!

We realize that not all of you have Facebook accounts, but if you do, you might want to follow the posts on the Village of Pinehurst -Government Facebook page for updates with information that is useful to local residents who will be in town during the US Open. The monitors of that page have been extremely responsive in answering questions about logistics, parking, and other things related to navigating around town next week.

Who will be playing next week in the US Open?

Click here for the list.

US Open Fan Guide

We shared this information a few weeks ago but we thought we should share it again. Click the link for information about attending the US Open - what is allowed, now allowed, etc. US OPEN FAN GUIDE LINK 

Support our local farmers!

The Vass Farmer’s Market is now open as well.

Are you a Moore County business owner with a story to tell? We want to feature you!

Want to nominate a Moore County Business for a Spotlight?

Check out our new Local Events Calendar!

We hope you enjoy our new events calendar. We will be adding improvements including the ability to submit your own events plus the ability to get event reminders delivered right to your phone! Please bear with us as we upgrade.