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Super Bowl 60 Triggers Major Road Closures and Detours

1/29/2026

Summary

Story summary

Significant road closures accompany Super Bowl 60 on February 8 at Levi's Stadium.
Tasman Drive closes from Calle Del Sol to Great America Parkway starting January 28.
Great America Parkway and the San Tomas Aquino Creek Trail close, with detours for local traffic.
Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) light rail will operate with limited services.
Commuters should use alternate routes, including Interstate 101 and state Route 237, to avoid congestion.

History

Historical Context

Super Bowl 50, held on February 7, 2016, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, was a landmark event, attracting over 150,000 attendees. This marked the first Super Bowl in the Bay Area since 1985, highlighting ongoing urban planning challenges. The event's extensive road closures underscored the need for improved infrastructure in rapidly growing metropolitan areas, a concern echoed in preparations for Super Bowl 60.

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Story summary

Significant road closures accompany Super Bowl 60 on February 8 at Levi's Stadium.
Tasman Drive closes from Calle Del Sol to Great America Parkway starting January 28.
Great America Parkway and the San Tomas Aquino Creek Trail close, with detours for local traffic.
Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) light rail will operate with limited services.
Commuters should use alternate routes, including Interstate 101 and state Route 237, to avoid congestion.

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