GLENDALE, Ariz. — It's no surprise that when the Stones come rolling into town, they're bringing a lot of fans. Like, a lot of fans.
And that is no different when the iconic rock band is scheduled to visit the Valley May 7 for their upcoming concert.
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The Arizona Department of Transportation has a message for the expected tens of thousands of Rolling Stones fans that are going to flock to State Farm Stadium: start your drive early.
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"With the concert scheduled for 8 p.m. and doors opening at 6 p.m., heavier traffic is likely all down the line on westbound Interstate 10 in Phoenix and on Loop 101 (Agua Fria Freeway) in Glendale as concertgoers join the usual crowd goin’ home. ADOT encourages all drivers to allow extra time and avoid acting like wild horses. We have sympathy for you," ADOT said in a press release on Monday.
They recommended using Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway to bypass I-10 through downtown Phoenix instead.
The parking lot will open at 4 p.m. and it's expected to fill up fast. Best get moving early if you wanna get any satisfaction.
You can get the real-time lowdown on highway conditions on ADOT’s Arizona Traveler Information site at az511.gov or by calling 511. ADOT also shines a light via its Twitter/X feed, @ArizonaDOT.
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