‘Your GPS is wrong’: Police remind public there is only 1 way to access Gillette for Elton John show

FOXBORO, Mass. — If you’re heading to Gillette Stadium to see Elton John this week, be prepared to sit in traffic.

The iconic musician is performing at the home of the New England Patriots on Wednesday and Thursday night.

With heavy traffic anticipated in the Foxboro area, police are reminding fans that the stadium can only be accessed via Route 1.

“YOUR GPS IS WRONG! If you are attending a concert, Rt. 1- will be your ONLY access to the concert,” the department posted last week before The Weekend performed.

All secondary roads around the stadium will be closed to motorists to avoid traffic in residential areas. “Please plan accordingly for traffic and any delays,” police added.

Walpole Police are working with State Troopers to allow traffic from Water Street onto Route 1. Town officials believe that keeping the traffic flowing in South Walpole is a key factor in dealing with the traffic, the department said in a Facebook post.

At 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday Walpole police will be implementing the following road restrictions in order to address the ongoing traffic problems as a result of the large-scale events held at Gillette Stadium:

• Washington St at South St (Northern access point): Local traffic only and concert traffic will remain on Washington St.

• Washington St at Pine St: Local traffic only and concert traffic will remain on Washington St.

• Pine St at Walpole Park South: Local traffic only and concert traffic will remain on Route 1.

• Washington St @ Clinton Ave: Local traffic only and concert traffic will remain on Washington St.

• Washington St at South St (Southern access point nearest the cemetery): Local traffic only and concert traffic will remain on Washington St.

• South Walpole Square: Normal assignment to manage traffic in the square.

• Water St: Normal assignment to manage traffic in the square and act as a liaison with MSP at the intersection of Route 1 and North St (Foxboro).

• Summer St at Eldor Dr: Local traffic only and concert traffic will remain on Summer St.

• Winter St at Eldor Dr: Local traffic only and concert traffic will remain on Winter St.

• The Preserve: Officers assigned to this complex to answer calls for service.

• Comstock and Concord Dr: Officers will patrol these areas to handle the quality of life-related calls for service and/ or traffic issues.

These restrictions will remain in place until approximately 9:00 p.m.

“Town officials will evaluate the outcome of these changes prior to the second Elton John concert set to be held at the stadium on Thursday evening,” according to police. “It is expected that the same roads will be impacted however, Town officials may make further changes if necessary.”

The Gillette Stadium parking lot is slated to open at 4 p.m. for the concerts. Gates open at 6 p.m. and the shows begin at 8 p.m.

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