04/15/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/15/2024 07:34
The City of Detroit reminds residents and visitors the next phase of road closures in advance of this year's NFL Draft begins Monday, April 15.
This phase will have the biggest impact so far on people driving around the city, as it includes the closure of both Eastbound and Westbound Jefferson Avenue in front of Hart Plaza, to accommodate the build out of the NFL Draft Experience presented by Rocket Mortgage, a free fan festival taking place during all three days of the Draft.
The City would also like to remind those living, working and visiting Downtown that though roads are closing, all sidewalks are open, access to all businesses has been preserved, and patronizing our Downtown establishments during the Draft build out is encouraged.
Phase three closures will begin Monday, April 15 at 12am and last until Monday, May 6 at 5am:
Public Street Closures for NFL Draft
Phase two closures began Monday, April 8th and will last until May 5th:
Phase one closures began Friday, March 29th and will last until May 7th:
Important parking information
Access to the Ford Underground Garage will remain open through Tuesday, April 23.
Wherever there are road closures, there are also parking restrictions to ensure adequate space for our first responders getting to and around any police or medical emergencies. Detroit's Municipal Parking Department and Department of Public Works encourage motorists to pay close attention to any and all parking restriction signs along our city streets. Please note, the Park Detroit app only notes which zone you are in, and therefore may still appear to allow you to park in any given location, despite the restrictions in place. Cars improperly parked will be towed at the owners' expense.
Look for this signage posted along routes that are closed. This indicates you are parking in a tow-away zone!NFL Draft excitement builds
The NFL Draft Experience invites Detroit residents and visitors to participate in immersive exhibits and sponsor activations; take photos with the Vince Lombardi Trophy; enjoy the youth-focused Play 60 Zone; shop exclusive merchandise at NFL Shop; and score autographs from current NFL players and Legends at the Autograph Stage.
In addition to the ongoing construction of the NFL Draft Theater, visitors can see other signs of the excitement building downtown, including NFL team banners on downtown light poles and electrical transformer boxes painted with the jerseys of Detroit sports legends from each of its professional sports teams.
All road closure updates will be posted on the NFL One Pass, visitdetroit.com and detroitmi.gov. Fans are encouraged to register on the NFL One Pass app in advance to attend the NFL Draft, which is a free event.
The city also provided transportation updates to assist fans traveling downtown for the Draft, including vehicle parking information and details on alternate transportation options such as Detroit People Mover, QLINE, DDOT, RTA, SMART, Uber or Lyft, and other modes of fan transportation.