HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Vendors and those showing livestock and other exhibits have dealt with wet grounds and rain as the State Fair approaches. The Hutchinson Mall is helping out with that situation.

The mall is keeping the south parking lot available for all livestock trailers. Those showing animals have been notified about the changes. The mall parking replaces the parking on the far end of the east parking lot.

Since the ground will still be quite saturated, fairgoers will also be able to park at the mall and be shuttled in by bus. The service will run throughout the week. Fair parking lots will be open as usual, but the Mall is offering an alternative option.

Motorists are reminded that the traffic signals along Main at 20th and 23rd avenues will be activated and traffic will be closed off along Plum between 17th and 23rd.

Please remember that many areas around the fairgrounds have very limited or no parking.