Tips for week of Thursday, April 24 through Wednesday, April 30
I’m here to make your visit and parking experience fast and easy. So visit often; we’ll be updating this information faster than you can say “rail installation and signalization!”
Stop, Drop and Roll with the Traffic Lady
The Suns will try to put a STOP to the Spurs in the playoffs this weekend. Games are back in Phoenix Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday 12:30 p.m. so fans will be headed full force into Copper Square and USAC. Thousands will also DROP into downtown on Saturday starting at 7 a.m. for the Walk to End Domestic Violence. And D’backs fans will ROLL into Chase Field for games Monday and Tuesday at 6:40 p.m. and Wednesday at 12:40 p.m.
Don’t get stopped by all the event traffic and restrictions, drop what you’re doing to read these important tips from The Traffic Lady and roll on into to Copper Square!
To make coming to Copper Square a great experience for everyone, visitors are encouraged to plan ahead and keep the following tips in mind:
General Directions
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Venue Directions
Helpful Tips
Best Way to Get to the Game? Take 7th Avenue!
• 7th Ave. is the best kept secret. Yes, AVENUE. The Traffic Lady, City of Phoenix, Diamondbacks and Suns all agree – 7th Ave. is the recommended route to beat the crowds and event traffic. Take the I-17, I-10 and SR 51 and Loop 202 (via I-10) to 7th Ave, head to Jefferson and proceed eastbound to access convenient parking.
• If you are entering the area from the south, take 7th St. to Lincoln. Head west on Lincoln and north on any of the cross streets for parking.
• If you are coming from the east, take the I-10 and exit Washington. Head west on Washington into the downtown area. Another option for drivers on Washington is to take 12th or 16th streets north to Van Buren, and head west into downtown.
• Come early! You can park and grab a bite to eat or drink at one of over 90 restaurants and bars.
• Call the Ambassadors at 602-495-1500 or email at ambassadors@coppersquare.com for personalized directions, and up-to-the-minute traffic and parking information.
Did you know there are almost 30,000 public parking spaces in Copper Square? There are places to park on almost every block in Copper Square!
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Explore our interactive parking map, which includes rates, methods or payment, parking operator contact info and more.
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Call the Ambassadors at 602-495-1500 for directions, recommendations and more! Copper Square Ambassadors are waiting to provide the most up-to-date information on parking, access, special events, etc. At any time, surrounding any event, Ambassadors know first-hand how many spaces are available at specific facilities, how to get there and will deliver the information with a smile! You can’t beat that! You can also “Ask Us!” Simply send us your request for information and an Ambassador will answer the same day with a personalized response!
Hot off the Wire: NEW! Street Restrictions...
• Monroe St: Monroe Street will be closed between 2nd and 3rd streets on Friday, April 25 from 6am – midnight for the Herberger Gala.
Traffic Lady Tip: Use Van Buren or Fillmore to travel east or westbound. Second and 3rd streets remain open.
• Washington / Jefferson streets: On Saturday, April 26 from 6 – 10:30am the Walk to End Domestic Violence is scheduled to take place. Restrictions during the event are as follows:
Jefferson – 1 lane maintained between 3rd and 16th avenues
Washington – closed between 1st and 17th avenues
Traffic Lady Tip: Restrictions will be in place as the Walk occurs; police will lift restrictions as participants pass.
• 3rd Street: The west lane of 3rd Street will be closed on Monday, April 28 between 8am and 1pm to stage buses associated with an event at the Convention Center.
Traffic Lady Tip: Although 3rd St. remains open, you may also use 2nd Street to travel south and avoid this activity.
• Washington Street: Beginning Monday, April 28, the south lane of Washington Street between Central and 1st St. will be closed for approximately 5 days for light rail related activities.
Traffic Lady Tip: Please note that Washington remains open. However, you may also use Adams, Monroe or Van Buren to travel westbound and avoid potential delays.
And Don’t Forget These Ongoing Restrictions…
• Washington / Jefferson Streets: Washington and Jefferson streets are reduced to one lane between Central Ave. and 1st St. for utility work. This restriction will be set nightly at 7pm or after egress on event nights, and will be removed by 6am for regular traffic. Central Ave. remains open. This activity is expected to last through April.
Traffic Lady Tip: Use Adams, Monroe or Van Buren to travel east / west.
• 1st St.: 1st Street is closed between Van Buren and Fillmore streets for utility work. This activity is anticipated to last through May. Van Buren and Fillmore streets remain open.
Traffic Lady Tip: Use 2nd St. to travel north or southbound; or Central Ave. to travel north and 3rd St. to travel south.
• Taylor Street: Taylor St. is closed between Central Ave. and 2rd Street during construction of Taylor Place and the Cronkite School of Journalism.
Traffic Lady Tip: Use Van Buren or Fillmore Streets to travel east or westbound.
There are lots of other big events this week… here are a few for this week:
Arizona Rattlers vs San Jose Sabercats
US Airways Center
Customer Appreciation Happy Hour
Coach & Willie's
The Phoenix Symphony Family Series Sounds of Hollywood
Symphony Hall
The Phoenix Symphony Pops Concert Series - Big Screen Legends
Symphony Hall
Paws on the Garden
1130 The Restaurant
Interested in other events around Copper Square? See our full calendar of events.
