NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA — PGA Championship week has begun in Newtown Square, and it's expected to add traffic throughout the region.
Local officials throughout Delaware County and the Main Line are telling drivers to prepare for possible traffic delays because of the major golf tournament.
The PGA Championship — one of professional golf's four majors — takes place at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown. Practice rounds take place daily through Wednesday, followed by the tournament running from Thursday through Sunday.
Weather delays could expend play until Monday, May 18.
More than 200,000 people are expected to attend.
Here are some traffic impacts to know:
Around Aronimink
Saint Davids Road and Newtown Street Road will be closed every day this week except to local traffic and people with appropriate hang tags.
Closures are scheduled from 4 a.m. until 10 p.m. daily through Sunday. But the roads could reopen as early as 6 p.m. some days if play allows.
School buses, trash, lawn and "at-home" medical services will be allowed through if they have appropriate markings and addresses along that route.
Parking, Shuttle Stops
There is no on-site parking for the PGA Championship. Instead, shuttles will transport spectators to and from designated lots:
Traffic Overflow
Several communities outside Newtown are preparing for some additional traffic.
Radnor Police advised residents to expected greater traffic and allow for extra time when driving.
"Given the course’s close proximity to Radnor Township, we do anticipate increased activity and some overflow into our community," the police department said. "This tournament provides a meaningful boost to the local economy, supporting restaurants, hotels, transportation services, and small businesses throughout the area."
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