ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The Buffalo Bills have their first home Monday night football game of the season coming up, and the Erie County Sheriff's Department is reminding those going or traveling near the stadium to be safe.
Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, September 23 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Gates at Highmark Stadium will open at 5:30 p.m.
Fans attending the game are reminded to make themselves familiar with the stadiums maps, and the list of prohibited items. Those lists can be found by clicking here.
As for traffic information, fans should know which roads close and those times.
Abbott Road
- Abbott Road in front of the stadium closes to north and southbound traffic at 2:30 p.m.
- This section of Abbott Road will remain closed until after the game
Route 20A (Big Tree Road)
- Prior to the conclusion of the game (approximately 10 p.m.), Route 20A from Fieldhouse Drive to Rte. 219 will convert to two-lane, one-way traffic headed eastbound away from the stadium
- Prior to the conclusion of the game (approximately 10 p.m.), Route 20A from Abbott Road to Southwestern Boulevard will convert to two-lane, one-way traffic headed westbound away from the stadium
Stadium Lots
- All stadium lots open at 3:30 p.m. and drivers are asked NOT to park on the shoulder of the roadways for pedestrian safety
- Lot 3 is closed due to new stadium construction
- The Bus & Limo lot is located on the north side of the stadium along Southwestern Blvd.
- All stadium parking lots require an advanced-purchase parking pass (except Lot 2-ADA and Lot 6-ADA)
The Erie County Sheriff's department also says that any intoxicated and unmanageable guests will not be allowed entry into the stadium.