The New York State Fair has announced plans to open a new parking lot one mile from the main gate.
The 10.5- acre lot is still under construction on property purchased from Honeywell, just east of the Fairgrounds. Vehicles would have to enter on Willis Avenue at the intersection of State Fair Boulevard. Shuttle buses would then transport patrons west on the Boulevard to Gate 10.
The new lot has an estimated 1800 parking spaces, so its a significant and much-needed boost to Fair parking accommodations.
The usual $5 per car fee would apply while round-trip bus service would be free. 
The only practical way to approach the entrance to the lot would be to drive north on Willis Ave, which makes it most accessible from Solvay, Tipperary Hill and the western suburbs.
Other changes were announced that pertain to Centro Park-and-Ride service to the Fair, so check ahead before heading to your favorite parking site.
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