Trump traffic delays expected around WCU

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on April 25, 2016

With the primary election hours away, presidential hopeful Donald Trump will appear at a rally at West Chester University on Monday, April 25, at 4 p.m., and officials from the Borough of West Chester want to warn area residents about the possible traffic impact.

Donald Trump is due at West Chester University at 4 p.m on Monday, April 25, and traffic delays are expected in the area.

“We are hoping the impact on our residents is minimal,” said a borough email. “We expect that this event will draw a significant number of people.”

To alleviate the traffic congestion and delays expected between 1 and 5 p.m., the borough will open the garages adjacent to the university on New Street and on Sharpless Street. The rally will take place at WCU’s Hollinger Field House at 4 p.m., which holds about 3,700 people, according to the university.

Tickets are required. As of 1:15 p.m., they were still available at https://www.donaldjtrump.com/schedule/register/west-chester-pa/.

“We would suggest avoiding travel on Church Street, south of Price Street, and Sharpless Street from New to High Street.

“We will do our best to keep you notified,” the email said. “The venue opens at 1 p.m. There will be a large security and police presence in the area. Security will be strictly enforced during this event. Thank you for your understanding and patience.”