With Arizona Cardinals, Wiz Khalifa expect heavy West Valley traffic

PHOENIX — Rush-hour traffic in the West Valley will be turned up a few notches Thursday afternoon and evening thanks to the Arizona Cardinals and Wiz Khalifa.

The Cardinals’ final game of the preseason, against the Denver Broncos, kicks off at 7 p.m. in Glendale. The University of Phoenix Stadium parking lots open at 3 p.m. for tailgaters and other early birds.

Joining us for the preseason finale?

Here is the tailgating weather. pic.twitter.com/A7GtWSTker

— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) August 29, 2018

And just a few miles to the south in Phoenix, Khalifa and Rae Sremmurd wrap up their “Dazed and Blazed” summer tour at Ak-Chin Pavilion. Doors open at 4 p.m. for the concert, and music starts at 6 p.m.

TOMORROW! Wiz Khalifa & Rae Sremmurd Dazed and Blazed at Ak-Chin Pavilion 🍁😏

Doors open at 4:30 | Music starts at 6! Don't forget our STRICT CLEAR BAG POLICY. Read what else you can/can't bring inside here at https://t.co/8hihtTMQ6x

Grab your last minute tickets at the door! pic.twitter.com/bARkdmmxGb

— Live Nation Phoenix (@LiveNationPHX) August 29, 2018

That means heavy traffic for fans headed to the game or concert as well as commuters heading home after work.

The Arizona Department of Transportation advised anybody who isn’t going to the stadium to avoid the area if possible or allow for extra travel time.

ADOT’s freeway signs will carry messages with updated information about traffic conditions and recommended routes.

Cardinals ticket holders from Scottsdale and the East Valley were asked to consider taking Loop 101 rather than using Interstate 10 westbound to get to the game.

The Cardinals, who start the regular season at home against the Washington Redskins on Sept. 9, reminded fans about the NFL’s clear bag policy on Twitter.

Don’t forget to visit https://t.co/OLBsvZWIcS to see what is allowed in to @UOPXStadium for a @azcardinals game. #DENvsAZ pic.twitter.com/UxqJPo6ZF4

— Cardinals Gameday (@CardsGameday) August 28, 2018

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