ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — This week is a big week for concert fans with two big concerts coming to Highmark Stadium.
Def Leppard with Mötley Crüe, Poison, and Joan Jett and the Blackhearts performed at the stadium on Wednesday, followed by Metallica on Thursday.
The pre and post-concert routes will be similar to the ones used for the Buffalo Bills' home games, according to the Erie County Sheriff's Office.
The following changes in traffic patterns will be in place for Wednesday's concert:
Abbott Road
- The section of Abbott Road in front of the stadium closes to north and southbound traffic at 1 p.m.
- The road will remain closed until after the concert
- Lots two, three, and bus and limo lots are accessible from Route 20a
- Lots four and six are accessible from Route 20
Route 20a (Big Tree Road)
- Shortly before the concert ends, Route 20a from Fieldhouse Drive will be two-lane, one-way traffic headed eastbound. Vehicles west of Fieldhouse Drive can only travel westbound.
Stadium Lots
- All stadium lots open at 2 p.m.
- Drivers are asked not to park on the shoulder of the roadways for pedestrian safety
The following changes in traffic patterns will be in place for Thursday's concert:
Abbott Road
- The section of Abbott Road in front of the stadium closes to north and southbound traffic at 3 p.m.
- The road will remain closed until after the concert
- Lots two, three, and bus and limo lots are accessible from Route 20a
- Lots four and six are accessible from Route 20
Route 20a (Big Tree Road)
- Shortly before the concert ends, Route 20a from Fieldhouse Drive will be two-lane, one-way traffic headed eastbound. Vehicles west of Fieldhouse Drive can only travel westbound.
Stadium Lots
- All stadium lots open at 4 p.m.
- Drivers are asked not to park on the shoulder of the roadways for pedestrian safety
The Erie County Sheriff's Office asks if you are not going to the concert to please avoid the area around Highmark Stadium and find alternate routes. The sheriff's office also notes that times listed above are subject to change by event organizers.
A map of the stadium is available on the Buffalo Bills website.