Basketballs not the only orange near UD

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) - The construction barrels at the Edwin C. Moses exit off Interstate 75 could prove confusing for fans trying to get to UD Arena for the NCAA tournament games next week.

"That's one of our biggest hurdles to make sure the signage is clear enough that people who don't drive that stretch everyday are still are able to maneuver the way they're supposed to," says ODOT District 7 spokesperson Mandi Abner.

As part of a detour, the Edwin C. Moses exit from Interstate 75 South has a U-turn lane, which allows drivers to head back north on I-75 to US 35.

But if you're trying to get to UD Arena you need to avoid that lane or you'll find out why traveling can be bad in basketball and life.

"We're doing everything we can so the out of town people know to stay right to get off on Edwin C. Moses," Abner says.

The other problem area could be downtown Dayton because the First and Third street ramps off I-75 are closed, making it a little tougher to get to restaurants like the Dublin Pub in the Oregon District.

"Hey, we'll take our lumps," says owner Steve Tieber.

But the restaurant still expects good crowds for the games.

Just be sure to pay attention to the signs and leave early.

"We just want to make sure people are in the right lanes," Abner says. "They know where they're going and they can slow down and get to their destination."

The biggest traffic issue may be for Friday's games, which may start or end around rush hour.