Traffic, parking and weather for the NFC Championship in New Orleans: What to know (1 Viewer)

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Who Dats and Philly fans gather in Champions Square before the game between the Philadelphia Eagles and New Orleans Saints at the Superdome on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018. (Photo by Michael DeMocker, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)

By Jennifer Larino

Who Dats and Philly fans gather in Champions Square before the game between the Philadelphia Eagles and New Orleans Saints at the Superdome on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018. (Photo by Michael DeMocker, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)

By Luke Johnson, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune

New Orleans Saints fans from all over the region will be descending on the city ahead of Sunday's NFC Championship game against the Los Angeles Rams. Here's what to keep in mind if you plan on driving to, walking through or parking in the city this weekend.

Expect lots of traffic everywhere, not just around the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

This probably goes without saying, but here goes. Drivers headed toward or around the Mercedes-Benz Superdome anytime before (and after) Sunday's 2:05 p.m. kickoff are going to meet traffic.

In addition, city officials expect heavy vehicle and pedestrian traffic throughout the Central Business District and French Quarter over the weekend. A news release from Mayor LaToya Cantrell's office warns visitors and locals alike to "plan ahead for large crowds and traffic delays," including during the hours following the game when fans will be leaving the Superdome.

The New Orleans Police Department will be assigning more officers to direct traffic downtown as per usual on game days. Police "expect typical game-day traffic flow" and urge drivers to "plan travel accordingly," according to a statement from NOPD spokesman Aaron Looney.

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