Heavier traffic is expected Friday afternoon on westbound Interstate 10 and Loop 101 in the West Valley prior to the preseason game between the Arizona Cardinals and Denver Broncos, state transportation officials said.

Those traveling from the Chandler/southeast Valley region should consider using westbound/northbound Loop 202 (South Mountain Freeway)  to bypass I-10 in the downtown Phoenix area, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.

Fans heading to State Farm Stadium in Glendale should allow extra time and try to arrive early, ADOT advises. Stadium parking lots will open at 3 p.m. Aug. 11, and kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.

“Crews working for Glendale will be prepared to close Loop 101 on- or off-ramps near the stadium at times as part of the city’s plan to enhance traffic flow before and after the game,” ADOT officials said.

Highway conditions are available on ADOT’s Arizona Traveler Information site at az511.gov.