DETROIT – Detroit Lions fans will bring the excitement to Downtown Detroit to welcome the Lions back to Ford Field for the season.
If you got pride and are heading down, the City of Detroit is putting out some reminders and tips to maneuver through heavy traffic and street closures.
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Before you go:
Heavy traffic is expected to begin around 2 p.m. ahead of kickoff at 8:20 p.m. You can expect some backups at the I-75 Grand River exit and the I-375 Madison Ave exit. To avoid this, use M-10 to access downtown.
The People Mover is fully closed for track replacement until mid-November and will be inaccessible to the public today.
QLINE on Woodward will be fully operational and open late until Midnight. It will be offering $5 Park and Rides from Lot 12 at Wayne State between Woodward and Harper (6050 Woodward Ave) by QLINE Amsterdam stop.
What to know for tailgating:
If you’re tailgating, be mindful that many spots do not open until early afternoon.
If you’re tailgating in Eastern Market, lots will open at 2 p.m. for those who have already reserved their place. The city says spots are already sold out.
Parking:
On-street parking is only allowed in designated metered zones, or on un-metered streets that may allow parking (bike lanes are not parking lanes). Vehicles parked on the street that block access to crosswalks, driveways, alleys, bus stops or fire hydrants may be ticketed and towed.
Visitors should only park in regulated, marked parking lots that post their rates.
Visitors also should be wary of parking in vacant lots, whether or not someone is charging. Scammers have been known to wave people onto lots they do not own and charge for parking.
GO LIONS!