Heavy traffic expected in the West Valley Monday for Arizona Cardinals game
Dec 12, 2022, 4:45 AM | Updated: 10:19 am
Fans line up to enter the stadium prior to the game between the New Orleans Saints and the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on October 20, 2022 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
(Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
PHOENIX — The Arizona Cardinals are hosting Monday Night Football, which is expected to bring heavy traffic on westbound Interstate 10 in Phoenix and the Loop 101 Agua Fria Freeway in Glendale, according to state transportation officials.
The Cardinals game against the New England Patriots kicks off at 6:15 p.m. from State Farm Stadium, bringing a slew of football traffic mixed in with normal rush hour activity.
Glendale will close the northbound Loop 101 on-ramps at Indian School Road, Camelback Road and Cardinals Way and the southbound Loop 101 on-ramp at Glendale Avenue from approximately 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. to assist with the flow of traffic.
*FOOTBALL TRAFFIC*
Plan for heavy traffic on westbound Interstate 10 AND Loop 101 in Glendale TODAY prior to the game between the Arizona Cardinals and New England Patriots.
Practice patience after the game too!
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The Cardinals have advised fans to arrive early, and parking lots will open at 2:15 p.m.
Fans coming from the southeast Valley should use the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway to avoid I-10 traffic in downtown Phoenix, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
To manage post-game traffic, Glendale will close southbound Loop 101 off-ramps at Cardinals Way and Camelback Road from approximately 8:45 p.m. to 11 p.m., plus north- and southbound Loop 101 HOV off-ramps at Maryland Avenue will be closed from approximately 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
An added element ADOT is asking drivers to be aware of is the rain, as there is a 33% chance of showers at 8 p.m. in Glendale and a 45% chance at 10 p.m., according to The Weather Channel.
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