Football returns to California: Monday Night opener will cause major traffic headaches

Parking restrictions will be in effect on Tasman Drive and on the clearly marked section of Lick Mill Boulevard.Photo byNaveen VenkatesanonUnsplash

SANTA CLARA – The San Francisco 49ers are set to host the New York Jets at Levi’s Stadium on Monday, September 9, 2024, with kickoff scheduled for 5:15 p.m. Fans are advised to anticipate heavy traffic and delays on major roads leading to the stadium, including Highways 101, 237, 880, Lawrence Expressway, Great America Parkway, and San Tomas Expressway. Traffic congestion is expected throughout the day and for several hours after the game.

To facilitate the event, Tasman Drive will be closed from Convention Center Circle to Centennial / Marie P DeBartolo Way starting at 9:30 a.m. and will remain closed until after the event. Additionally, the offramp slipway from eastbound Tasman Drive to Stars and Stripes Drive will be closed, with access restricted to train station, Youth Soccer Park, and Gold Lot 1-5 users only.

Parking restrictions will be in effect on Tasman Drive and on the clearly marked section of Lick Mill Boulevard. No parking will be allowed in these areas on game day.

The San Tomas Aquino / Saratoga Creek Trail will be closed at Agnew Road starting around 12:45 p.m., but ticketed pedestrians and bicyclists will be permitted to use the trail to access the stadium from approximately 1:45 p.m.

The pre-game festivities will feature pyrotechnics and a flyover of four T-38s from the Beale Air Force Base 9th Reconnaissance Wing. Fans are encouraged to plan accordingly to avoid disruptions.