Press Release  MassDOT Travel Advisory: Road to 26 Brazil vs. France Friendly Match on March 26

FOXBOROUGH — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is advising members of the public to plan ahead and expect potential delays in the vicinity of Foxborough and Gilette Stadium ahead of the Road to 26 Brazil vs. France Friendly Match on Thursday, March 26. Motorists and public transportation customers should utilize mass511.com and mbta.com/Gillette for real-time travel information on major statewide roads and MBTA schedule information before leaving for their destinations.  

“Ahead of the Brazil versus France friendly match on March 26, we’re expecting increased traffic volumes on roadways approaching Foxborough, including Route 1, I-95, and I-495.” said Undersecretary and State Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver. “For fans, visitors, commuters, and anyone else expecting to travel through the area on matchday, we encourage everyone to drive safely and without distractions, plan ahead, and allow for extra time.” 

MassDOT is taking steps to ensure safe and efficient travel on state-owned roadways before and after the match. The contraflow lane will be deployed on Route 1 to reduce congestion between the interchange of Route1 and I-95 and I-495. In addition, non-emergency maintenance work will not take place in the vicinity of Foxborough on Thursday night, March 26.  

Travelers planning to utilize public transportation to attend the match are advised to visit mbta.com/Gillette for ticketing and schedule information. The MBTA is operating four event trains between South Station in Boston and Gillette/Foxboro Stadium. More information on MBTA trains is available here.

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