Boise State vs. Oregon State Parking and Traffic Guide

Boise State University will close parking lots and restrict streets on Friday, Nov. 13, and Saturday, Nov. 14, to accommodate the Broncos’ game against the Oregon State Beavers. The disruption follows the arrival of ESPN College GameDay on campus, which is expected to cause heavy traffic and parking delays throughout the weekend.

The scale of the logistical shift begins well before kickoff. According to Boise State, several key parking areas will close starting at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 13, to prepare for the influx of fans and media personnel.

The closures affecting permit holders include the University Plaza Broadway (UPB) lot, the Alumni and Friends lot, and both the East and West Stadium lots. Other areas slated for closure include Bronco Lane, the Engineering Technology (ET) lot, and the Norco lot.

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University officials warned that any vehicles left in these designated lots after the Friday night deadline may face citations or towing.

Which lots are closing on Saturday?

For those requiring accessible parking, the university has designated specific locations, though these operate on a first-come, first-served basis. Drivers must possess a valid accessible license plate or placard to utilize these spaces.

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Available accessible parking includes:

The West Stadium parking lot
The west side of the Lincoln Avenue Garage
The Brady Street Garage

The university emphasized that tailgating is prohibited in accessible spaces, and vehicles must not block ramps or access points. To assist those with limited mobility, Boise State Bronco Shuttles will run between parking areas and Albertsons Stadium.

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How will traffic and streets be impacted?

Road closures will slow traffic around the stadium area. Starting at 12 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14, the following streets will be closed until the conclusion of the game:

Manitou Avenue, between Belmont Street and University Drive
Grant Avenue, between Belmont Street and University Drive

Because traffic is expected to be heavy all day, the university suggests that commuters allow extra time for travel and finding alternative parking. Starting at 4 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 13, permit holders are permitted to cross-park in several alternative locations, including the Brady Garage, West Reserve/Towers lot, Capitol Village lot, Health Sciences Riverside lots, Boas Tennis and Soccer Center, and Dona Larsen Park.

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If primary parking areas reach capacity, on-site event staff will direct drivers to the nearest available options.

For fans attending the game, the university recommends utilizing the game day shuttle service to reach Albertsons Stadium. The shuttles will operate from 2 p.m. until one hour after the game ends, running every 10 to 15 minutes. Pickup locations are set for the west side of the Lincoln Avenue Garage and the north side of the Brady Garage near the parking lot.