PGA Brings Traffic Nightmare

Monday, August 6th 2007, 5:00 pm

By: News On 6

Beating the heat at the PGA Championship is going to be a challenge, and just getting there can be tricky too. But News On 6 anchor Omar Villafranca reports according to Tulsa Police things are actually going very well, as far as traffic goes.

Tulsa drivers experienced some minor delays Monday afternoon around 71st and Lewis. Officers solved the problem by putting up more signs restricting left turns. Police say if you want to visit shops and restaurants in the area that's just fine, but they do encourage drivers just passing through to find another way. They suggest Highway 75, Riverside, and Yale as alternates. And if you are heading to the tournament officers say it's best to take the shuttle.

"It drops you off right at the front gate. You don't get hot, or tired, or thirsty, and you're right there,â€ said Tulsa Police Sergeant Rick Bondy. â€œSo use those shuttle lots."

Police say while they do have a traffic plan, they are also prepared to change it if need be. They say there is a truck on standby that's loaded with road closed signs, just in case they need to handle any other traffic troubles.

For a map of the shuttle locations, street closures and intersections where left turns are restricted, click here.

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