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August 15, 2007

Traffic advisory for Friday night's Patriots game

Due to road work on highways leading to the stadium and construction and parking lot changes near Gillette Stadium because of the Patriots Place project, the team has sent out the following advisory for Friday's preseason game against the Titans:

TIPS FOR FANS ATTENDING FRIDAY’S GAME

A rearrangement of the parking lots has relocated the majority of stadium parking spaces on the opposite side of Route 1 from Gillette Stadium. Fans should plan to park across the street from the stadium for the easiest ingress and egress.

There is major construction taking place on Interstate 495 at Exit 14 (Route 1), including temporary onramps and offramps on which extreme caution should be used.

Fans will experience Friday commuter traffic and Friday summer vacation traffic, which they may not be accustomed to dealing with during regular-season weekend games.

CHANGES IN STADIUM PARKING CONFIGURATION
The parking lots on the opposite side of Route 1 from Gillette Stadium have been expanded and the majority of stadium parking is now located across from the stadium. This change in location of parking availability may prompt a change to many fans’ particular parking routine. Fans should be reminded of the following tips:

For Fans Traveling from the North: Stay right on Route 1 approaching the stadium and follow signs for P10 for the easiest ingress and egress. To access the stadium, fans must cross Route 1 at the marked pedestrian crossings.

For Fans Traveling from the South: Because of the newly-built median on Route 1, the decision on which side of Route 1 to park must be made prior to the Pine Street intersection. (near the Seasonal Specialty Stores and The Lafayette House). Fans wishing to park on the left side of Route 1 (P10 or P11) must stay to the left of the median. Fans wishing to park on the stadium side of Route 1 must stay to the right (P8 or P7).

ADDITIONAL HELPFUL HINTS

As a rule, the earlier that fans arrive the easier it will be for them to park, although please note that lots do not open until 4:00 p.m. - four (4) hours prior to the 8 p.m. kickoff .

Take advantage of the fastest route to available parking spaces by filling in open lanes on Route 1. To fill in the largest available space, fans should plan on parking in P10, across Route 1 from the stadium.

Follow all directional signage on Route 1 and watch for updated traffic messaging on the overhead signs.

As always, carpooling or using public transportation is encouraged to reduce the number of cars on the road.

Posted by Shalise Manza Young at 4:53 PM to Patriots | Permalink

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Too abad mall is not across the street. It is a huge inconvenience for fans to have to walk the distance to the stadium. After a practice session, I noticed the reduced parking and I could not believe that Kraft took a fan friendly parking stadium to an unfriendly stadium. Now, if someone in your party has handicapped privilege, you can not tail gate with them. In the past, you could park in same lot, take your coolers to the handicap section and join in. But now, having to lug coolers across rte 1 etc is rediculous.

Thank God for the train. I sure hope MBTA puts on the extra cars necessary.

Posted by: Norm at August 15, 2007 10:19 PM

the projo people and their red sox are a bunch of
sore losers that were so upset over the results of the ballgame they got the yanks 5 1/2 games behind the red sox when its really 4 1/2 games.
no story about the game only a praise to varchie their caption or dancing batter that can't
hit

Posted by: ralph simone at September 17, 2007 3:10 PM

August 15, 2007

Traffic advisory for Friday night's Patriots game

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