DETROIT – The third phase of NFL Draft-related road closures in Downtown Detroit was set to begin at 12 a.m. on Monday, April 15.
This round of closures includes both eastbound and westbound Jefferson Avenue in front of Hart Plaza. This is to accommodate the build out of the NFL Draft Experience presented by Rocket Mortgage, a free fan festival that takes place during all three days of the NFL Draft.
The following Phase Three closures will last until 5 a.m. on Monday, May 6:
- Southbound M-10 exit to Jefferson Avenue downtown will be closed. Exits 1A (West Jefferson Avenue) and 1B (Larned Street) will remain open.
- Westbound Jefferson Avenue from Beaubien Street to Washington Boulevard.
- Eastbound Jefferson Avenue from Washington Boulevard to Randolph Street.
- Bates Street from Jefferson Avenue to Atwater Street.
- Atwater Street from Civic Center Drive to Bates Street.
- Southbound Brush Street between Larned Street and Jefferson Avenue.
- All tunnel traffic must use I-375 during the M-10/Jefferson Avenue closures.
- Windsor-bound traffic should use Jefferson Avenue to Randolph Street to access the tunnel.
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Public street closures for NFL Draft
Phase two closures began on Monday, April 8, and will last until May 5:
- Northbound Woodward Avenue from East Congress Street to State Street.
- One lane of Southbound Woodward Avenue on the west side of Campus Martius.
- Eastbound Cadillac Square from Woodward Avenue to Randolph Street.
- Westbound Cadillac Square from Randolph Street to Bates Street.
- Bates Street from Cadillac Square to East Congress Street.
Phase one closures began Friday, March 29, and will last until May 7:
- Randolph Street between Gratiot Avenue and Fort Street.
- Monroe Street between North Woodward Avenue and Randolph Street.
- Farmer Street between Randolph Street and Bates Street (garage access only).
- Bates Street (no through traffic).
2024 NFL Draft parking information
Access to the Ford Underground Garage will remain open through Tuesday, April 23.
Where there are road closures, there are also parking restrictions. This is to make sure first responders have enough space to get to any police or medical emergencies.
Drivers are encouraged to pay close attention to all parking restriction signs along the city streets. The Park Detroit app only notes which zone you’re in and might let you pay for parking in what is actually a restricted area. Improperly parked cars will be towed.
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