Traffic disruptions for First Lady visit to Fountain

Due to the visit by First Lady Michelle Obama to Fountain on Wednesday, the streets around Fountain Middle School and the Range View area will be affected with heavy traffic, closed roads, and extremely limited parking.

While Mrs. Obama is on location, West Alabama Avenue will be closed between South Santa Fe Avenue and Cherry Circle. It is recommended that, unless attending the event or transporting children to/from Fountain Middle School, citizens should try to avoid the area. Alternate routes are strongly suggested.

First Lady Michelle Obama will be visiting Fountain on Wednesday, October 10, 2012. She will be speaking at Fountain’s Dean Fleischauer Activity Center at 326 West Alabama Avenue. Gates for the event open at 9:00 a.m. and tickets, available from the campaign, are required.