Tillman traffic: Pat’s Run to cause driving issues in Tempe early Saturday

PHOENIX — Several roadways in the Tempe area will be blocked for a good cause Saturday morning when the annual Pat’s Run race is held.

The race to honor late Arizona State University and Arizona Cardinals player Pat Tillman begins at 7:05 a.m., but traffic restrictions will be put in place one hour earlier.

The 4.2-mile race winds through north Tempe and touches the southern border of Scottsdale before finishing at Sun Devil Stadium. Drivers who plan to be in the area should be prepared for delays and detours.

The traffic restrictions are expected to be lifted about 10:30 a.m.

The full list of restrictions is below:

• Packard Drive will be closed in both directions between Sixth Street and Rio Salado Parkway.
• Sixth Street will be closed in both directions between Rural Road and Packard Drive.
• Rio Salado Parkway will be closed in both directions between Rural Road and Mill Avenue.
• Northbound Mill Avenue will be closed between Rio Salado Parkway and Washington Street/Curry Road.
• Eastbound Curry Road will be closed between Mill and College avenues.
• Lakeview drive will be closed in both directions at Curry Road.
• Southbound College Avenue will be closed between Curry Road and Gilbert Drive.
• Southbound Rural Road will be closed between Gilbert Drive and Sixth Street.
• The eastbound Loop 202 off-ramp at Scottsdale Road will be closed.
• The westbound Loop 202 off-ramp at Scottsdale Road will be restricted to traffic heading north.

About 25,000 people have registered for this year’s race. Jill Walsh with the Pat Tillman Foundation said about 10,000 spots are available for walk-up reservations on Friday.

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