Cardinals game Monday night makes for busier commute: ADOT

PHOENIX – Heavier traffic can be expected on westbound Interstate 10 in Phoenix as well as Loop 101 in Glendale on Monday afternoon prior to the game between the Arizona Cardinals and Los Angeles Chargers, state transportation officials said.

Drivers should expect busier than normal conditions due to a mix of football and regular commuting traffic traveling toward the West Valley, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. Kickoff at State Farm Stadium is scheduled for 6 p.m. Oct. 21.

Fans traveling to the game from the Southeast Valley should consider using westbound/northbound Loop 202 to bypass I-10 in the downtown Phoenix area.

Stadium parking lots will open at 2 p.m. Monday, according to the city of Glendale.

Glendale will close the Loop 101 off-ramps at Cardinals Way and Maryland Avenue near the stadium from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Monday to assist with traffic flow, ADOT officials said.

Real-time highway conditions are available on ADOT’s Arizona Traveler Information site at az511.gov or by calling 511. ADOT also provides information and updates via its Twitter feed, @ArizonaDOT .