From I-77 South: Take Exit 11 (Brookshire Freeway - East). Keep straight on Brookshire Freeway - East. Take Exit 2B (East Independence Boulevard). Keep straight on East Independence Boulevard and the facility is two miles on the right, just after Briar Creek Overpass. From I-77 North: Take Exit 9 (John Belk Freeway). Keep straight on John Belk Freeway. Take Exit 2B (East Independence Boulevard.) Keep straight on East Independence Boulevard and the facility is two miles on the right, just after Briar Creek Overpass. From I-85 South: Take Exit 36 (Brookshire Freeway). Turn left and keep straight on Brookshire Freeway. Take Exit 2B (East Independence Boulevard). Keep straight on East Independence Boulevard and the facility is 2 miles on the right, just after Briar Creek Overpass. From I-85 North: Take Hwy Exit 36 (Brookshire Freeway). Turn right and keep straight on Brookshire Freeway. Take Exit 2B (East Independence Boulevard). Keep straight on East Independence Boulevard and the facility is 2 miles on the right, just after Briar Creek Overpass. Parking: Arena features on-site parking for over 1,400 vehicles. In addition, parking is available at the adjoining Charlotte Merchandise Mart parking lots for most arena events with 1,700 additional spaces.