Travel tips ahead of the first Notre Dame home game

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) – Notre Dame enthusiasts are obtaining ready for the to start with house recreation of the time. Whilst many of them are presently in this article, a large amount more of them are envisioned to arrive in from out of town.

These are the weekends that force the South Bend Global Airport to the restrict, so they shared some strategies for people traveling in and out of city during the active impending times.

They say the biggest hurdle for tourists will be more time wait around periods at safety checkpoints.

To make sure every thing goes smoothly, the airport suggests obtaining there two several hours ahead of your aircraft is scheduled to go away, even if it commonly does not consider you that extensive to get to your gate.

They also say to start off off your packing with an vacant bag so you really don’t unintentionally depart a prohibited product in your baggage.

If you are a traveler that wants exclusive lodging, all you need to have to do is get in touch with ahead and they’ll make confident to support you get by the terminal.

“We also have a feature termed TSA cares. If you have a disability or unique desires, or perhaps anxiousness likely through the checkpoint, you can phone us in advance of time and we’ll be prepared for you. We have someone who will especially enable you get via that working experience. So, a lot of applications. If you have any considerations, go to our website,” explained TSA Regional Spokesperson Jessica Mayle.

If you’re flying into South Bend, you’re most likely not likely to be alone, so it’s essential to keep an eye on your stuff and get any preparations lined up in advance of having listed here.

The first detail to bear in mind at the time you get off the aircraft is to make sure you pick up the appropriate bag at baggage claim if you checked just one.

Try out and add a tag or strap you can quickly establish so you really do not seize the incorrect a person, or so you can location your bag if a person else usually takes it by mistake.

Then make positive you have a experience from the airport. Taxis, Lyfts, and Ubers are all approved to select up and fall off at the airport. If you are planning on renting a auto, you ought to definitely get that sorted out ahead of leaving for South Bend.

For any Irish lovers who unintentionally remaining their gear at house, the airport has you coated for that way too.

“We do have some Notre Dame equipment for sale right here at the gift store and campus is also a good place to accumulate your gear as well,” explained SBIA Advertising and marketing Vice President Julie Curtis.

Just like individuals headed to the airport, the important to a excellent gameday will be to get there early.

Just one-way traffic into the stadium will start all over 3 hrs forward of kickoff, and this is manufactured a great deal a lot easier with Douglas Road now being reopened.

Any person who typically will take Ironwood to Douglas will will need to choose State Road 23 to Douglas as an alternative due to the fact there is even now work to be performed on Ironwood.

Folks will be familiar with the end-of-match targeted traffic patterns when Douglas Highway gets to be a one-way going east, but rather of ending the one particular-way at Ironwood, it will go to State Highway 23.

If you want to get in on the action early, there will be a Friday Evening Bash at the stadium tomorrow evening that will aspect are living amusement, food stuff, drinks, and some excellent ol’ Irish spirit.

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