Rider Football is back! The Saskatchewan Roughriders host the BC Lions in Mosaic Stadium on Friday, August 6th, at 7:30 p.m. Be aware of road closures around Mosaic Stadium prior to and following the end of the game.
Beginning at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, August 6, 2021, there will be no vehicle traffic allowed on the 1500, 1600, and 1700 blocks of Elphinstone Street. Access will be limited to Regina Transit buses and local residents only (you may be asked to show that you are a local resident, e.g. home address on identification or correspondence). Fans and motorists will find road closures on:
- 1500 block of Elphinstone Street at Dewdney Avenue;
- Princess Street and 9th Avenue
- Argyle Street and 9th Avenue;
- McTavish Street and 9th Avenue;
- Elphinstone Street and 9th Avenue;
- Montague Street and 10th Avenue;
- Elphinstone Street and North Railway Street;
- Saskatchewan Drive and Elphinstone Street.
Regina Police Service members on special duty will be present at Mosaic Stadium. Because of the large crowd and the inability to keep a two-meter distance, RPS officers will be wearing surgical masks. Even though public health orders are lifted, please give consideration to pandemic safety. Police are also reminding drivers to be patient and leave early to find enough time to park. Be patient, watch out for pedestrians, and follow directions. If you dislike driving in heavy traffic or you’re planning on drinking, then consider taking the FREE stadium shuttle. The schedule and more info can be found here: https://www.regina.ca/transportation-roads-parking/transit/rider-transit-mosaic-stadium-shuttle/.
Enjoy the game and make game day enjoyable for all: respect your neighbor, drink responsibly, and be safe! Go Riders!
