City Of Portsmouth: City Planning Alternatives When Hanover Garage Project Limits Elevator Access

Press release from the City of Portsmouth:

• March 25, 2024 – March 31, 2024: No elevator access from Level One
• April 1, 2024 – April 15, 2024: No elevator access from Level Two (Level One access restored)

The elevator will remain in operation from each of the other levels. Temporary signage will direct patrons to levels with elevator access and staff will ensure access and provide assistance as needed.

• Partnered with large performance venues to offer $3 flat rate parking at the Foundry Garage;
• Capped the number of overall vehicles allowed into the Hanover facility to reduce the number that might seek to exit at one time (such as the end of an event at The Music Hall);
• Enhanced signage at each entrance, encouraging the use of the Foundry facility as an alternative to long-term (and event) parking at Hanover; and
• Encouraged performance venues to advertise the Foundry and its $3 rate, as well as encourage event goers to spend time after the show on other activities, such as dining or shopping in Downtown Portsmouth rather than attempting to exit the facility en-masse with the outbound event traffic.

This press release was produced by the City of Portsmouth. The views expressed here are the author’s own.