(MISSOULA) Supporters of President Donald Trump began lining up early Thursday morning for a chance to catch the President’s rally for U.S. Senate candidate Matt Rosendale in Missoula.
Airport officials told MTN News on Wednesday that parking for the event would not be on airport property and instead would be located east of Northstar off Corporate Way.
Shuttles from the remote parking area will start at 2 p.m. Officials are asking that visitors refrain from driving in front of the terminal unless picking up or dropping off passengers.
A Montana Highway Patrol trooper told MTN News the people would not be allowed to park for the event until 1 p.m. and vehicles were being turned back. The one exception was for anyone who was already parked for the event. They will be allowed to stay.
Airport officials have been in close contact with the U.S. Secret Service and the Trump campaign planning for Thursday’s rally as thousands are expected to turn out for the rally, which is being held in the Minuteman hangar at the airport.
The Montana Department of Transportation is warning drivers to expect delays and reduced speeds along Highway 10 near the airport. Additionally, MDT says that no parking on West Broadway will be allowed.
West Broadway will be closed approximately from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. west of the main airport entrance and at the intersection of West Broadway and Butler Creek Road.
All thru traffic will be detoured on Airway Boulevard, Expressway Drive, and Butler Creek Road during the closure. Regular airport access for travelers will remain open.
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