Phoenix, AZ – Drivers in the Valley should brace for extra congestion Thursday afternoon as the Arizona Cardinals host the Seattle Seahawks at State Farm Stadium in Glendale.
According to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), heavier-than-usual traffic is expected on westbound Interstate 10 through Phoenix and along Loop 101 (Agua Fría Freeway) as fans head to the 5:15 p.m. kickoff. Rush hour delays are expected to build well before game time.
Officials recommend fans traveling to the game plan for early arrivals. Parking lots at State Farm Stadium will open at 1:15 p.m. Thursday, according to the city of Glendale. Those who wait until late afternoon may face significant delays on their approach to the stadium.
ADOT also advises fans driving from Chandler or the Southeast Valley to consider using westbound and northbound Loop 202 (South Mountain Freeway) as an alternate route. This detour can help bypass traffic bottlenecks along I-10 in downtown Phoenix.
With thousands of fans expected, commuters not attending the game should also allow for extra travel time or adjust schedules to avoid peak congestion in the Glendale area.
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