UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Due to the 2023 Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) event taking place at the Bryce Jordan Center this weekend, the following parking and traffic adjustments will be in effect from Feb. 16-19 at University Park:
Stadium West
Approximately 100 spaces will be closed in the southeast corner of the lot near the Penn State All-Sports Museum beginning Thursday night through 8 p.m. Friday.
The entire lot will be closed Friday from noon to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 4:30 p.m. Vehicles already parked will not be required to exit, but those arriving to park during those hours must park at Jordan East, Porter North, or Porter South.
Jordan East
A small section in the middle of the lot will be reserved from Friday through Sunday for THON families parking. A section at the south end of the lot near the Indoor Multi-Sport Facility will be reserved from 1 p.m. Saturday through Sunday for THON dancer pick-up.
ADA parking
ADA parking will be available at the section of Jordan East across from the All-Sports Museum.
Four Diamond Family parking
Parking reserved for Four Diamond Families will be available at the Orange L parking area just east of the Bryce Jordan Center and in a small section in the middle of Jordan East through Sunday.
Traffic restrictions
With THON and numerous other events taking place on the east side of campus this weekend, heavy traffic and delays are expected. Drivers are encouraged to avoid this area, if possible, and those attending THON are encouraged to walk, bike or use transit in lieu of driving.
The following roadways will be temporarily closed on Friday for dancer arrival:
- Curtin Road from University Drive to the entrance of Jordan East will be closed from 3 p.m. to approximately 7 p.m.
- University Drive from Hastings Road to Curtin Road will be closed from 3:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
- Dauer Drive from Commuter Drive to University Drive will be closed from 3:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Dauer Drive from Commuter Drive to University Drive also will be closed from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday for THON departure.
Transit impacts
The Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA) will operate on its normal weekend schedule during THON weekend, but delays are possible throughout the weekend due to road closures. The campus Blue Loop, White Loop and Red Link are free to all riders, while community service routes require a fare.
The no-fare Campus Shuttle will operate on its normal service schedule on Friday, but delays are possible during THON road closures.
Map and contact information
Visit the THON Weekend interactive map to view venues and event parking areas.
Visit thon.org for more information on this weekend's event.
For information on event parking, email parking@psu.edu or call 814-865-1436.