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Headed to PIR? Expect heavy traffic this weekend

Posted at 10:21 AM, Mar 11, 2016
and last updated 2016-03-11 16:01:10-05

West Valley drivers should expect delays on I-10 and Avondale Boulevard, as NASCAR races into Phoenix's International Raceway this weekend.

I-10 Westbound will be jam packed all weekend long and there will be a lot of restrictions, barricades, and traffic signs to get drivers where they need to go.

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Sunday will be the busiest day, so drivers should consider taking the Park 'N Ride shuttle. Drivers can park their car at the Ak-Chin Pavilion on 83rd Avenue, just north of I-10, and then take the shuttle to the raceway from 7 a.m - 7 p.m.

For those driving to the event, be sure to check your parking pass to see which exit you should take off of I-10. That depends exit depends on your assigned parking lot.

On Sunday, the Good Sam 500 will conclude at approximately 3 p.m. with the heaviest outbound traffic expected from 3 to 6 p.m. The Avondale Boulevard exit will close periodically at this time to help with the flow of traffic.