Asheville Trump rally: Road closures, changes to parking, trash, bus routes: what to know
ASHEVILLE - Due to the upcoming Aug. 14 appearance of Former President Donald Trump at Harrah's Cherokee Center, a number of road closures will be enacted.
A news release from the city of Asheville said that public safety is a top priority for everyone involved with the event. The Emergency Operations Center has been activated in order to provide communication and coordination.
The news release also said that "extensive public safety preparation and planning" has taken place, with local, state and federal agencies and coordination continuing through the end of the event.
The rally will be held at 4 p.m. tomorrow, Aug. 14, with doors opening at 1 p.m. Here's what to know about associated closures and changes.
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What roads are closed in Asheville for Trump rally?
According to the news release, a number of roads will be closed to "ensure the safety and security of all individuals attending the Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024 campaign event at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium within the Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville."
The roads that will undergo temporary closures beginning today, Tuesday, Aug. 13 at noon, include:
Haywood Street from Battery Park Avenue to O’Henry Avenue.
Page Avenue from Haywood Street to Battle Square.
Walnut Street from Haywood Street to Rankin Avenue.
Hiawassee Street from Flint Street to North Lexington Avenue.
Flint Street from Haywood Street to Cherry Street.
Vanderbilt Place.
The roads are planned to reopen on Wednesday, Aug. 14 around 10 p.m.
Pack Memorial Library closed
Due to these road closures, the Pack Memorial Library will be closed all day on Wednesday, Aug. 14. The 11 other Buncombe library branches will operate on a regular schedule.
Where to park for the Asheville Trump rally
City-owned parking garages will remain open during the Aug. 14 event. The parking garage for Harrah's Cherokee Center will be open with entry and exit access only from Rankin Ave.
Event parking rates will be applied starting Aug. 14 at 8 a.m. at the following garages:
Harrah’s Cherokee Center - Asheville garage.
Rankin garage.
Wall Street garage.
Some on-street parking locations are closed as of the evening of Aug. 12, with remaining vehicles in these spaces after 9 a.m. this morning towed at the owner’s expense:
Haywood Street between Battery Park and Page Avenue.
Page Avenue between Haywood Street and Battle Square.
Hiawassee Street.
Vanderbilt Place.
W. Walnut Street.
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Trash collection rescheduled
No trash or recycling collection will be made on Wednesday, Aug. 14. The city asks that businesses and individuals place trash and recycling bins out by Tuesday, Aug. 12 at 5 p.m. for collection by sanitation trucks between 5-8 p.m.
Public transportation affected
The city's news release also said that Asheville Rides Transit bus service will be affected by the rally. Routes N3 and N4 will be detoured 5 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13 to midnight Wednesday, Aug. 14.
The following stops will be missed: 881, 974, 973, 975, 963 and 787. Check alerts from Iride and ridetheart.com.
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Iris Seaton is the trending news reporter for the Asheville Citizen Times, part of the USA TODAY Network. Reach her at [email protected].
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