A new parking plan changes the way traffic will enter and exit during the Masters Tournament.

Stanley Drive will be the "mouth of the funnel" for motorists with the opening of a 2,500-space parking area behind Berckmans Road, Richmond County Traffic Engineer Steve Cassell said at a news conference.

Pedestrians will use Heath Drive to reach gate 6A on Berckmans Road, which will act as one of the main entrances to the course.

"That is what we anticipate to be the primary pedestrian crossing," Mr. Cassell said.

Although Berckmans Road will remain open to vehicle traffic, Mr. Cassell said they want to discourage drivers from using the road. The original parking area will still be in use, but will be accessible only for those drivers coming from the direction of John C. Calhoun Expressway.

The Washington Road on-ramp to Interstate 20, which has been closed for several months because of construction, will be reopened from 2 to 9 p.m. that week only.

This year's tournament will be April 10-13.