Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Important Stars and Stripes Parking and Traffic Information

S&S parkingPreparations are underway for the City of Southlake’s annual Stars and Stripes event on Thursday, July 3rd starting at 6:00 p.m. in Southlake Town Square. The City wants to help make it a fun-filled time for you and your family by passing along some important traffic information and safety tips.

S.H. 114 Access

According to  Southlake DPS Police Sergeant Mike Dunn, if you are planning to  park in Town Square, and use east or westbound S.H. 114, you should take the Carroll exit. Westbound drivers will crossover the bridge and continue eastbound on the 114 service road, parking on the north end of Town Square. Eastbound drivers should get off at Carroll Ave and continue on the service road to the Town Square entrances on the north end. Sergeant Dunn says, “Following this route will help folks arriving to and leaving from Stars and Stripes, drivers can leave by exiting onto the eastbound service road and accessing S.H. 11 at Kimball.” “Our goal is to help citizens plan ahead to help keep traffic moving smoothly,” Dunn added.

It is also important to note that there will be no southbound traffic allowed from the north parking lots. All traffic will exit to the 114 service road. Also, no parking will be allowed on the grassy areas next to the service road. “No Parking” signs will be posted and enforced.

Southlake Blvd. & East Garage Access

If you are arriving via Southlake Blvd, you may either turn north on Carroll Ave to park on the west side of Town Square or use Central to access the east side of the parking lot by Jared Jewelers. Keep in mind that once the parking lot is full, Central Ave will be closed. Central Ave will be closed by 4:00 p.m. to allow the shuttle services to begin. Also, please make note that the West Parking Garage will be closed for the event.

At the end of the festivities, all traffic on the west side of Town Square will exit (right-turn only) onto Carroll Ave heading northbound. There will be no southbound traffic out of Town Square allowed onto Carroll Ave. All traffic on the east side of Town Square from Main St will exit Southbound on Central Ave. If you park in the east garage, all exits will be directed to Central Ave and from there you will be directed north to the S.H. 114 service road to exit the square. If you exit the at the west end of the garage you will exit north on Central Ave to the 114 service road. The west side exits in the East Garage will be closed.

Drop-off Area

There will be an in and out drop off area in front of the Department of Public Safety headquarters along State Street off North Carroll. The far outside, northbound lane will be lined with traffic cones and a sign indicating the drop off area. An exit will be provided onto the eastbound service road of Highway 114. Please have your passengers ready to exit the vehicle when it comes to a stop. This will help alleviate traffic congestion. “Drivers who are planning to use Southlake Blvd need to be aware that they will not be allowed to access Carroll Ave to head northbound towards S.H. 114,” said Dunn. “Traffic officers will be in the area to make sure that drivers are following the plan so that everyone gets in and out safely and with as little delay as possible.”

If you follow the guidelines listed above for traffic flow, your visit to Stars and Stripes will be an enjoyable one with minimal frustration and delay. “Our main goal is public safely, as well as ensuring that everyone has a great time,” said Sergeant Dunn.

For Visitors who are not Parking in Town Square

Lighted Crosswalks will be available  and manned by Southlake officers at the following locations:

  • Southlake Blvd and Central Ave
  • Southlake Blvd and Carroll Ave
  • North Carroll and Prospect
  • North Carroll and Federal Way

Again, the number one goal for the Southlake Police Department is to help make sure everyone arrives to Stars and Stripes and returns home safely. You can assist in this process by using the designated crosswalks. Crossing Southlake Blvd on foot from the Central Market area is very dangerous and prohibited. There will be a zero tolerance policy in place for pedestrians who cross in any area that is not a designated crosswalk. There will be yellow police tape from Carroll Ave to Central Ave. Bike Officers will be patrolling the area and will take appropriate enforcement action for your safety.

If you are parking on the side streets of Carroll Ave, please remember these important tips:

  • Park facing the correct way and no more than 18” from the curb
  • Do not block driveways or park in someone’s yard
  • Make sure your vehicle is not in the intersection, it will be towed
  • Be courteous to the neighborhood

Handicapped Parking

In addition to the already established Handicapped Parking in Town Square, Handicapped Parking will also be available on Main St by Starbucks and Mi Cocina.

Barricades in Town Square

Barricades will go up early in the morning on July 3rd. The interior roads of Town Square will not be accessible by vehicle. Please plan accordingly. The parking lots and East Garage will be open until they are full. As the lots and garage become full, they will be closed. All parking lots with the exception of the lots north of the Hilton will close no later that 7:30 p.m.

Shuttle Service

The City is also providing shuttle service to and from the event. Shuttle service will operate from 4:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. The off-site pick-up/drop-off  location will be located at White’s Chapel United Methodist Church (185 S White Chapel Blvd). The pick-up/drop-off location at Town Square will be located at the intersection of Central Ave and Main St, in a coned-off area at Main St.

If you have any questions, please contact Southlake Community Services at (817) 748-8019. For more event information, please visit www.StarsandStripesSouthlake.com. Click here for parking and shuttle map.

 

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