PGA Championship Traffic Overflow: Where To Avoid Driving In Delco, Main Line

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:

• Red Lot: one of two designated lots for general parking. Located at at Delaware County Community College (901 Media Line Rd., Media). Upper Providence Township and the surrounding area are expected to get significant traffic.
• Blue Lot: the second designated parking lot for spectators. Located at Delaware County Veterans Memorial (4599 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square).
• Paoli Station: The PGA encourages spectators to take the Regional Rail to Paoli Station for shuttle pickup and drop-off. SEPTA has added trains to the Paoli-Thorndale Line for the PGA Championship. Parking at Paoli Station for the shuttle is prohibited, SEPTA says. The parking lot is for Regional Rail travelers only.
• Ride-Share Pickup/Drop-Off: Spectators using Uber, Lyft or any other ride-share service must be picked up and dropped off at the ride-share lot on 15 Campus Blvd., Newtown.

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."

Find more info below:

• PGA Championship Road Closures, Transit, Parking In Newtown
• SEPTA Preps For Busy PGA Championship Week: What Passengers Should Know