Detour makes way for events center construction Published June 25, 2008 By Susan Griggs 81st Training Wing Public Affairs KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- Now that site work for the new Bay Breeze Events Center is in progress, there's a detour for a segment of Ploesti Drive that runs between the construction site and the entrance to Bay Ridge military housing area. According to Vic Tilley from the 81st Civil Engineer Squadron's program management office, part of Ploesti has to be relocated to make way for the events center. "The contractor will build the north and south sections of the new road, leaving a center section open for access to Bay Ridge," Mr. Tilley explained. "A new section of Ploesti Drive will overlay the section on Vandenberg Drive west of existing Ploesti Drive. This requires closing Patton Drive, Curtis Drive and a section of Vandenberg for the new road." After the south and north sections of the new road are built, Patton Drive will be opened to the south part of Ploesti Drive for Bay Ridge access. This will allow closing the existing access to complete the new roadway. The speed limit in the construction area is reduced to 15 mph. Detours and minor delays may be experienced while work is under way. "The roadwork around the events center site should be completed in 60 to 90 days," Mr. Tilley said. "Access to the golf course and the housing area will be maintained. The temporary inconvenience will make way for an outstanding facility that all will enjoy."