WILKES-BARRE TWP. — The Mohegan Sun Arena and township police have issued a traffic advisory for the Trans-Siberian Orchestra shows, at 3 and 8 p.m. Nov. 25, to ensure the safety of holiday travelers.
According to a news release from the arena, the intersection of Mundy Street and Highland Park Boulevard will be closed from approximately 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. to allow for traffic flow from the venue after the 3 p.m. performance. Mundy Street access from Highland Park Boulevard toward the Arena Hub Plaza might also be restricted in this time frame. Only emergency vehicles will be allowed to turn onto Highland Park Boulevard from Mundy Street during this time.
All traffic for the Wyoming Valley Mall, Wilkes-Barre Township Commons, Arena Hub Plaza and surrounding areas are encouraged to use exit 170B on Interstate 81 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. and 5 to 8:30 p.m.
The Mohegan Sun Arena parking lot will open at 1 p.m. for the 3 p.m. TSO show and at approximately 6:30 p.m. for the 8 p.m. show.
General parking costs $10.
Any customers with VIP or reserved parking should use the left lane when entering the parking lot from Highland Park Boulevard. All ticket holders are encouraged to carpool to the event if possible.
For the latest traffic updates visit the township police department Facebook page at facebook.com/WBTPD/ or download the MobilePatrol app on your smartphone.
