Detroit, Mich. - Detroit Lions fans attending Sunday’s Homecoming game against the Los Angeles Rams at Ford Field (October 16, 2016; 1 PM) should be prepared for additional road closures due to the Detroit Free Press/Talmer Bank Marathon which commences at 7 AM that morning in downtown Detroit.
The races will impact those coming from Canada, the Renaissance Center and other downtown areas south of the stadium. For additional information and a complete list of closures please visit http://freepmarathon.com/.
Marathon Closures
The closures that may affect guests coming to Ford Field:
The Ambassador Bridge will have restricted traffic 5:45 AM -9 AMThe Detroit-Windsor Tunnel is closed 6:45 AM -10 AM
M-10 (the Lodge) southbound is closed at I-75 from approximately 4 AM -8:30 AM
I-375 ramp to Lafayette is open, but the Service Drive is closed from Lafayette St to Congress St 6 AM -11 AM
I-375 southbound Jefferson St East and West exits are closed 6 AM -2:30 PM
Fort St has various closures from West Grand Blvd to Griswold starting at midnight and ending as late as 6 PM
Michigan Ave between Brooklyn St and Griswold St is closed roughly 6 AM -12 PM
IMPORTANT M-1 Rail TRAFFIC CHANGE
Pedestrian traffic should be aware and cautious that the Northbound and Southbound traffic lanes on Woodward Ave have changed.