Some areas around Arrowhead will be inaccessible for World Cup matches

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KQTV) -- Most areas around Kansas City Stadium (Arrowhead) will be inaccessible to fans, according to Kansas City's World Cup host committee.

Permit access-only areas are expected to be implemented around the stadium for up to 7 hours on match days, starting 6 days before the first kick. This lies mostly with the Blue Ridge Cutoff residential area near the Truman Sports Complex.

According to the website:

• No left-hand turns from Blue Ridge Cutoff once traffic management is in place.
• Two hours prior to match time (kickoff):
  • Blue Ridge Cutoff northbound lanes close at Raytown Road. Vehicles on the east side of Blue Ridge Cutoff can exit using the northbound lanes
  • Blue Ridge Cutoff southbound lanes remain open, but no left (eastbound) turns
• Kickoff through first half:
  Blue Ridge Cutoff northbound lanes reopen
• Halftime:
  Blue Ridge Cutoff northbound lanes close to prepare for traffic leaving the stadium

There will also be limited stadium parking for game-day spectators. ConnectKC26 Stadium Direct bus service will bring ticketed spectators to the stadium via park-and-ride bus operations.

This bus service is $15 per rider, per match according to the website. Riders will also need to provide a match ticket.

This service will begin three hours before the first kick and will last two hours after the match concludes.

For more information on how to enjoy World Cup game days in Kansas City, click here.