An estimated 150,000 visitors are expected to descend on Charlotte in a couple weeks for the NBA All-Star Game, the single largest sporting event the city has ever hosted.
The game takes place Feb. 17, but the week of festivities leading up to it will require several street closures, and people will also see disruptions to public transit, limited parking options and a relocation of the bus station uptown.
City leaders anticipate heavy foot and vehicle traffic uptown the week and weekend of the game, and are urging commuters to be patient and to use public transit when possible (although it will not be provided free of charge during All-Star week, according to the city.