Heads up, Mankato residents and sports fans—Stadium Road is getting benched for the evening. Starting at 5:30 p.m. this Friday, October 11, the stretch of road from Ellis to Warren will be out of the game, closed down for the cross-town high school football faceoff between Mankato East and West. Anticipate the closure to last for the duration of the night's gridiron contest.
For those who regularly traverse this area, the city has a playbook ready. A map detailing the road closure and suggested detour routes has been put up by the City of Mankato on their Facebook page—a helpful assist for anyone looking to navigate around the temporary blockers. Plans can be disrupted by these closures, but with a little forethought, getting from point A to point B shouldn't be a major foul.
According to the City of Mankato, the closure is being enforced to ensure smooth traffic flow and safety as fans flock to the stadium. Large crowds are expected, and the shutdown is aimed at minimizing the collisions of cars and pedestrians, keeping the streets around the high school as clear as the after-game skies (weather permitting).
