For those gearing up for some tomorrow night football in Phoenix, be prepared for the gridlock. The Arizona Department of Transportation is sharing a heads up about increased traffic expected before the Arizona Cardinals take on the Seattle Seahawks tomorrow, Sept. 25. Westbound Interstate 10 and the Loop 101, also known as the Agua Fria Freeway in Glendale, are looking to be particularly congested as fans rally for the 5:15 p.m. kickoff at State Farm Stadium. Thanks to ADOT, you're getting the memo now.
City officials have chalked up some recommendations for those attending the faceoff. And yes, they're telling you to pad your schedule and hit the road early. The parking lots will swing open at 1:15 p.m. tomorrow for those early birds. But if you're coming from Chandler or the Southeast Valley, avoiding I-10 downtown and opting for the westbound/northbound Loop 202 might just save you a headache. It's a detour, but maybe a sane one.
Let's not forget about the real-time updates that could be your game changer. ADOT does have an ace up it's sleeve with the Arizona Traveler Information site staging updates at az511.gov. And there's an app – yes, for both Apple or Android – so you're not tethered to your desktop or, heaven forbid, stuck with outdated info.
Be it by app, site, or the good old-fashioned way of dialing 511, getting the latest on highway conditions is the smart play here.
