NFL Draft Prep Leads to More Downtown Road Closures

With the NFL Draft just around the corner, downtown Detroit is getting a bit of a makeover, meaning a few more “Road Closed” signs are popping up. It’s all part of the game plan to welcome the big event, but don’t worry, we’ve got the inside scoop to help you dodge the detours and still enjoy the downtown vibe. Keep in mind that the highly anticipated 2024 NFL Draft is set to bring a wave of excitement and hundreds of thousands of visitors to our downtown area, so, here is an update on how to get around town. Starting Monday, April 8th, at 9 AM, Phase 2 of road closures will commence, which will continue until May 5th at 11:59 PM. These closures will encompass vital areas around Campus Martius and the south side of the NFL Draft Theater space, specifically: Northbound Woodward Avenue from Congress Street to State Street, Eastbound Cadillac Square from Woodward Avenue to Randolph Street, Westbound Cadillac Square from Randolph Street to Bates Street, Bates Street from Cadillac Square to East Congress Street. It’s crucial to remember that these adjustments follow the already in-place Phase 1 closures that began on Friday, March 29th and will last...