Cross Town Football Game Parking, Traffic Alerts: Oswego Police

OSWEGO, IL — The Oswego Police Department is alerting the public to several parking, transportation and route updates ahead of the Oct. 5 Cross Town football game at Oswego East High School. Police said until lots are full, parking will be available in the paved parking lots at Oswego East High School, where additional handicapped parking will also be available. People with handicapped parking passes should inform the first parking attendants they see when entering campus so they can be directed to the right spot, police said.

There's only one way to enter the event, and that's off of Wolf Road, according to police, adding that signs on Wolf Road will inform drivers when the lots are full.

If lots are full, there will be remote parking spots at Oswego High School, Bednarcik and Plank Junior High parking lots with shuttle buses to the event. School District 308 will also provide bus transportation from the parking lots at Oswego High School, Plank and Bednarcik Junior High School starting at 4:15 p.m. for drop off at the East side of campus, and back to those lots after the game.

Police ask those headed to the game to carpool or use the provided shuttle bus services in an effort to reduce traffic congestion.

According to police, the following travel routes are restricted after the game:

• Spectators exiting the East lots of OEHS will only be allowed to travel South on Harvey.
• Spectators exiting the rear of the school will use the bus exit and travel North on Harvey.
• Spectators exiting the West lots of OEHS will only be allowed to travel West on Wolf Rd.

Police ask those attending the game to stay patient as the parking lots are expected to take longer than normal to clear as Oswego Police Officers and Community Service Officers will be helping control traffic at the intersections and areas most affected.

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