These streets will be closed during the Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade in downtown KC
Update: The Kansas City Sports Commission issued a correction to its parade map. The corrected map shows 17th Street will be closed.
The Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl celebration parade on Wednesday will cause multiple street and road closures along and near Grand Boulevard.
Grand Boulevard, the main parade route, will be closed from Berkley Riverfront in the north to Pershing Road on the south end. Along that route, streets running east and west will be closed from Walnut to McGee streets, according to city officials.
All of the street and road closures will begin at 2 p.m. Tuesday, according to police and parade officials.
“If you work or drive downtown then expect delays and plan accordingly,” said Officer Doaa S. El-Ashklar, a Kansas City police spokeswoman. “I would advise motorists not to drive to the parade and take advantage of the transit that is being made available.
“If they chose not to do that then expect delays, heavy traffic and be patient,” El-Ashklar said.
Kansas City police announced on Twitter that they would tow vehicles parked along the parade route on Grand Boulevard beginning at 2 p.m.
Street closures
Truman Road will be closed in both directions between Walnut and Oak streets. Main Street will be closed from 19th to 27th streets. Pershing Road will be closed from Broadway Boulevard to McGee Street.
Pedestrians will be able to cross on Grand Boulevard on Ninth, 13th, Truman Road, 18th and 22nd streets.
Vehicular traffic will be permitted on Seventh street and Admiral Road, 13th Street, Truman Road and 18th Street until 4 a.m. on Wednesday.
People who work in businesses on Walnut and McGee streets along the parade route may have to park their vehicles elsewhere and walk to their destination.
Parade officials advised motorists to avoid roads near and around the parade route, including Grand Boulevard, Pershing Road and Main Street. Motorists should consider using alternate routes.
“Expect heavy traffic, delays and be patient,” El-Ashklar said. “Be sure to dress in layers, remember cellphone service will be limited and don’t bring valuables. If you park near the parade route, don’t leave valuables in plain sight.”
This story was originally published February 4, 2020 at 12:53 PM.
