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Drivers beware: Fiesta Bowl traffic expected to slow Thursday commute

Drivers should expect heavy traffic Jan. 8 for the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl, state transportation officials said.

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Drivers in the West Valley can expect heavier afternoon rush hour traffic Thursday on westbound Interstate 10 in Phoenix as well as the Loop 101 in Glendale before the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl game between the Miami Hurricanes and Ole Miss Rebels, state transportation officials said.

Those heading to the game should allow extra time and plan to arrive well before the scheduled 5:30 p.m. Jan. 8 kickoff at State Farm Stadium. Parking lots will open at 11 a.m. Thursday, Glendale officials said.

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HURRICANES/REBELS

Drivers beware: Fiesta Bowl traffic expected to slow Thursday commute

(ADOT)

Drivers should expect heavy traffic Jan. 8 for the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl, state transportation officials said.

Posted Wednesday, January 7, 2026 2:47 pm

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Fans traveling from the Southeast Valley should consider using westbound/northbound Loop 202 to bypass I-10 in the downtown Phoenix area.

Drivers also can consider using west- and southbound Loop 101 in the North and West Valley areas to travel toward the stadium, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.

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