Bulldogs anticipate SEC Nation broadcast from the Junction, reminded to heed road closures, gameday policies
Contact: Harriet Laird
STARKVILLE, Miss.With an entrance into the AP Top 25 this past weekend, 51勛圖厙 State fans are primed for Homecoming this week and the No. 20 Arkansas Razorbacks on Saturday [Oct. 8], while also welcoming SEC Nation.
With an 11 a.m. kickoff for the football matchup on SEC Network, Bulldog fans and campus visitors are urged to be mindful of gameday policies, as well as road closures and changes relating to the game and SEC Nation, airing live from the Junction at 9 a.m. The live football morning show features host Laura Rutledge,烈aul Finebaum,爹oman Harper,浥ordan Rodgers畝nd狼im Tebow.
Fans also are encouraged to be in the Junction Saturday at 8 a.m. for SEC Networks Marty Smith and Ryan McGee on the live Marty & McGee show and The Paul Finebaum Show live on Friday [Oct. 7] at 2 p.m.
In anticipation of SEC Nations production requirements, MSU will open the gate on Bully Boulevardnorth of Cresswell Halland the gate on Creelman Streetnorth of McCarthy GymThursday [Oct. 6] at 7 a.m. to provide vehicular access to the Bell Island area when Creelman closes in front of Dorman Hall for stage setup.
At the same time, the entrance of the McCarthy Gym and Allen West lot will be staffed to only allow gated permit holders. To protect the rest of the gated campus core, there will be a controlled roadblock east of the President's Circle and Bully Boulevard intersection, allowing only those with gated access further into the core. These areas will be manned from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday and Friday.
All other gatesLloyd Ricks, Magruder, Hardy, T.K. Martin, Morrill and Leewill continue normal operation, but will be raised Thursday and Friday afternoon at 3 p.m. to help alleviate congestion.
Anyone needing to access Bell Island can do so via Stone Boulevard, Bully Boulevard, President's Circle and Tracey Drive.
Weds., Oct. 5
Tractors/trailers will be staged in the SEC Nation set area on Creelman Street after 9 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 6
Students should use caution changing classes in this area Thursday and Friday.
The university is working to make sure no public tailgating areas are impacted by the additional space requirements for SEC Network guests.
Friday, Oct. 7
The Junction opens at 4 p.m., but patrons will not have access to portions of Creelman Street for unloading tailgating equipment. Please be mindful of the influx on Stone Boulevard as traffic leaves campus at the end of the day and as traffic arrives to drop off tailgating tents.
B.S. Hood Drive closes at 2 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 8
Patrons will not have access to portions of Creelman Street for unloading tailgating equipment.
Shuttle service begins at 7 a.m.
Stone Boulevard closes and Fan Zone opens at 8 a.m.
Stadium gates open at 8:45 a.m.
Dawg Walk at 8:55 a.m.
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