By james art PHOENIX — With the Arizona Cardinals hosting a prime-time game Monday, afternoon rush hour traffic will be extremely busy in the West Valley.
The Monday Night Football game against the Los Angeles Chargers kicks off at 6:00 PM at State Farm Stadium in Glendale.
As a result, area commuters should expect delays on the westbound 10 Freeway and both directions of the Loop 101 Agua Fria Freeway in the afternoon and evening, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
Fans are encouraged to arrive early to avoid being stuck in peak traffic. Stadium parking lots open at 2 p.m
Those traveling to the game from the East Valley should consider using the westbound and northbound Loop 202 South Mountain freeways to avoid the usual rush hour backups on I-10 through downtown Phoenix.
Meanwhile, the Loop 101 off-ramps at Cardinals Way and Maryland Avenue near the stadium will be closed from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. to help with traffic.
Drivers should also be prepared for heavy freeway traffic in the area after the match, which is expected to finish around 9pm
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Listen to Cardinals vs. Chargers live Monday at 6:00 PM on the Arizona Sports app, ArizonaSports.com and 98.7.